Description
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a cozy comfort food twist featuring juicy oven-baked chicken with a crunchy pretzel crust and a silky, tangy cheddar-mustard sauce. It’s family-friendly, elegant enough for guests, and ready in under 45 minutes—perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (≈1.5 lbs / 680 g)
2 cups (200 g) coarsely crushed pretzels
1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
2 large eggs (≈100 g)
1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
1 tsp (3 g) garlic powder
1 tsp (3 g) onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ cup (60 g) shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup (120 ml) milk
1 cup (240 ml) mustard-cheddar sauce (milk, Dijon, Worcestershire, cheddar)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Pat dry.
Prepare breading: place flour in one bowl; whisk eggs with Dijon in another; crushed pretzels in a third.
Dredge chicken in flour, dip into egg-mustard mix, then press into crushed pretzels.
Place on baking sheet and bake 25–30 minutes, until golden and internal temperature reaches 165 °F (74 °C).
Meanwhile, make sauce: in a saucepan, heat milk, Dijon mustard, and a splash of Worcestershire over medium heat. Gradually whisk in cheddar until smooth. Season to taste.
Let chicken rest 3–5 minutes, then drizzle with warm mustard-cheddar sauce.
Notes
ly grated cheddar melts smoother than pre-shredded.
Use parchment paper to keep coating crisp.
For less mustard flavor, cut Dijon in half.
Cornflakes, Ritz crackers, or panko can replace pretzels.
Keep sauce separate when storing leftovers to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food