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Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce

This Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce recipe combines crispy pretzel-crusted chicken with a flavorful mustard-cheddar sauce for a delicious meal that’s sure to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup mustard-cheddar sauce (recipe below)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare Chicken: In separate bowls, place flour, beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and crushed pretzels seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Dip each chicken breast in flour, then egg mixture, and finally coat with pretzel mixture.
  3. Bake: Place coated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
  4. Make Sauce: In a saucepan, heat milk and cheddar cheese until melted. Stir in the mustard-cheddar sauce until well combined.
  5. Serve: Serve the pretzel chicken with the mustard-cheddar sauce drizzled on top.

Notes

  • You can customize the seasoning of the pretzel coating to suit your taste preferences.
  • For a spicier sauce, add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the mustard-cheddar sauce.

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Keywords: pretzel chicken, mustard-cheddar sauce, crispy chicken recipe