Pretzel Chicken with Mustard Cheddar Sauce: A Juicy Homemade Delight
Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with this Pretzel Chicken coated in a crunchy pretzel crust and drizzled with a rich mustard cheddar sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix crushed pretzels, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Dip each chicken breast in buttermilk, then coat thoroughly with the pretzel mixture.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- For the mustard cheddar sauce, combine cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, and a splash of buttermilk in a small saucepan over medium heat until melted.
- Serve the chicken hot, drizzled with the mustard cheddar sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in buttermilk for a few hours before coating.
- Feel free to vary the spices in the pretzel coating to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg