Description
This dish combines the savory crispiness of pretzels with tender chicken and a zesty cheddar mustard sauce, making it perfect for the entire family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and egg until smooth.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dip each piece into the mustard mixture.
- Roll the mustard-coated chicken in the crushed pretzels until fully covered.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over each piece.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- For the sauce, combine any remaining mustard mixture with cheddar cheese and heat until melted.
- Serve hot with the zesty cheddar mustard sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
Don’t skip the olive oil for a crispy crust. Use coarse pretzels for better crunch. Always check chicken temperature to ensure it’s cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg