Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce: Crispy Comfort Food Perfection
Crispy pretzel-crusted chicken breasts served with creamy mustard-cheddar sauce. A comfort food favorite that’s ready in 35 minutes with restaurant-quality results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–8 oz each),
- 4 cups pretzel twists, finely crushed,
- 1 cup all-purpose flour,
- 3 large eggs, beaten,
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard,
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder,
- 1 teaspoon paprika,
- ½ teaspoon black pepper,
- 1 teaspoon salt,
- 3 tablespoons butter,
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for sauce),
- 1½ cups whole milk,
- 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated,
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (for sauce),
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder,
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Pound chicken breasts to ¾-inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up breading station: flour mixed with garlic powder and paprika in first dish, beaten eggs with 2 tbsp mustard in second, crushed pretzels in third.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then egg mixture, then press firmly into pretzel crumbs to coat completely.
- Place coated chicken on prepared baking sheet. Spray tops lightly with cooking spray. Bake 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- For sauce: In saucepan, melt butter and whisk in 3 tbsp flour. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until smooth and thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove sauce from heat. Stir in grated cheddar cheese and 2 tbsp mustard until melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Serve chicken immediately topped with warm mustard-cheddar sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 servings
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 165mg