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Pretzel Chicken Recipe

Crispy Pretzel Chicken Recipe with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce

This Pretzel Chicken Recipe features a crispy pretzel crust and a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce for a delicious dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Turkey or tofu can be used as alternatives.
  • 2 cups Coarsely Crushed Pretzels Gluten-free pretzels can be used.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour blend is a suitable alternative.
  • 2 large Eggs For a vegan version, substitute with flax egg or applesauce.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Chopped shallots can be used.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper Smoked paprika can be added for extra flavor.
For the Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
  • 1 cup Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can be substituted.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Dairy-free cheese is available for a vegan option.
  • 1 cup Milk Almond or oat milk can be used for lactose-free versions.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Vegetarian versions available.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Shallow Dishes
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Set up a breading station with flour, egg mixed with Dijon mustard, and crushed pretzels.
  4. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, egg mixture, then coat with crushed pretzels.
  5. Place the breaded chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  6. In a saucepan, combine milk, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce over medium heat.
  7. Add shredded cheddar cheese to the warm mixture and stir until smooth.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  9. Allow chicken to rest before serving, drizzled with the mustard-cheddar sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allowing the chicken to rest keeps it juicy. Use a meat thermometer for best results. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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