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Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar

Crispy Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Magic

A delicious twist on comfort food, this Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar is crispy, easy to prepare, and loved by the whole family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups Coarsely crushed pretzels can substitute with panko breadcrumbs for gluten-free
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour swap with gluten-free flour if needed
  • 2 large Eggs or use flax eggs for vegan
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard yellow mustard works in a pinch
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder or use fresh minced garlic for an extra kick
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder fresh onion can enhance the flavor
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese dairy-free cheese can be used for a vegan version
  • 1 cup Milk non-dairy milk can be substituted

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Three Bowls
  • 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 three-bowl breading station: one with flour, one with eggs and mustard, and one with crushed pretzels.
  4. Coat the chicken first in flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally in the crushed pretzels.
  5. Place the coated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  6. In a saucepan, combine milk, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in shredded cheddar until melted and smooth.
  7. Serve the crispy Pretzel Chicken drizzled with the mustard-cheddar sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure each chicken piece is fully coated for crispy texture. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness at 165°F (75°C).

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