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Clara Whitley

Pretzel Chicken with Mustard Cheddar Sauce

Crunchy pretzel-crusted chicken topped with creamy mustard cheddar sauce, a crowd-pleasing family dinner everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour (for sauce)
  • 1 cup milk (for sauce)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste (for sauce)

Method
 

  1. Crush pretzels into fine crumbs.
  2. Set up breading station with flour, egg mixture, and pretzel crumbs.
  3. Dredge chicken in flour, then egg, then pretzels.
  4. Fry each side 4–5 minutes in olive oil until golden.
  5. Bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Melt butter in saucepan, whisk in flour, and cook 1 minute.
  7. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
  8. Add cheese, mustard, and seasonings; stir until creamy.
  9. Serve sauce over crispy chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 38gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 880mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

• Crush pretzels by hand for a rustic texture.
• Store sauce separately and reheat with a splash of milk.
• Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or over rice.

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