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Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce

Crispy pretzel-crusted chicken with creamy mustard-cheddar sauce, perfect for dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, German-inspired
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 ½ cups crushed pretzels
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp honey optional
  • 1–2 tbsp milk to thin sauce if needed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a shallow dish, mix crushed pretzels, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place flour in one dish and beaten eggs in another.
  4. Pat chicken dry. Dredge in flour, dip in egg, then coat with pretzel mixture.
  5. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
  6. Transfer chicken to baking sheet and bake 15–20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Combine cheddar, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and milk in saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth.
  8. Drizzle sauce over baked pretzel chicken and serve warm.

Notes

Use finely crushed pretzels for extra crunch. Sauce can be made ahead and reheated gently.