Description
Crispy Pretzel Chicken with Mustard Cheddar Sauce is a delicious and unique dish that combines the crunch of pretzels with tender chicken, topped with a creamy mustard cheddar sauce.
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 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Soak the chicken breasts in the buttermilk mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Coat the soaked chicken in crushed pretzels, pressing to adhere.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- In a separate bowl, mix together cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and honey to create the sauce.
- Serve the crispy chicken with the mustard cheddar sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double coat the chicken in pretzels.
- Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg