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Pretzel-Crusted Chicken with Mustard Cheddar Sauce

A delightful twist on traditional chicken recipes, featuring a crunchy pretzel coating and a creamy mustard cheddar sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 large chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
  • 1 cup pretzel crumbs (about 4 ounces of pretzels, crushed)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Mustard Cheddar Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • oven
  • Medium Saucepan
  • shallow dish

Method
 

  1. Prepare the chicken breasts by patting them dry and trimming any excess fat.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another dish, beat the eggs. Place pretzel crumbs in a third dish.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add milk, whisking continuously until thickened (3-5 minutes). Stir in cheddar cheese and Dijon mustard, season with salt and pepper.
  4. Dredge each chicken breast in seasoned flour, dip in beaten eggs, and press into pretzel crumbs to coat.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalProtein: 45gSodium: 800mg

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