Description
Dive into the ultimate comfort food with this Pretzel Chicken, featuring crispy chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pretzel crust, paired with a rich mustard-cheddar sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this dish offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 soft pretzels (or 2 cups crushed pretzels)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Whisk eggs in a bowl until frothy.
- Crush pretzels into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with crushed pretzels.
- Place coated chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the sauce, combine heavy cream, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and shredded cheddar cheese in a saucepan over medium heat until melted and smooth.
- Serve chicken drizzled with mustard-cheddar sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (180g)
- Calories: 426
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 884mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 158mg
Keywords: - Let the coated chicken rest for a few minutes before baking for better adhesion of the crust. - Consider substituting chicken with turkey or tofu for variations. - Add herbs like rosemary or thyme to enhance flavor.