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Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce

Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce

Crispy Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a gourmet comfort food dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Substitute with chicken thighs for extra richness.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Swap for gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 2 large Eggs Consider a flax egg for a vegan alternative.
  • 2 cups Pretzel Crumbs Use gluten-free pretzels for a gluten-free option.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with coconut milk for a dairy-free treat.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Swap for shredded Parmesan for a different cheese profile.
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Adjust to your taste or try whole-grain mustard for added texture.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Use olive oil or plant-based butter for a dairy-free version.
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley Feel free to omit if you don't have any on hand.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Saucepan
  • Shallow Dishes

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Create a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and crushed pretzel crumbs in separate shallow dishes.
  3. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, dredge in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and coat with pretzel crumbs.
  4. Transfer coated chicken to the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and crust is golden-brown.
  6. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, whisk in Dijon mustard and heavy cream, simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
  8. Remove chicken from the oven, drizzle sauce over chicken, and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use store-bought gluten-free breadcrumbs as a quick substitute for pretzel crumbs if short on time.

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