Description
Indulge in juicy chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pretzel crust, served with a luxurious creamy mustard cheddar sauce. The perfect comfort food for family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, followed by the beaten eggs, then coat with crushed pretzels.
- Sear the chicken in an oiled skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Create the sauce by mixing heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and cheddar cheese in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
- Serve the chicken with the sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate chicken in Dijon mustard overnight. Air frying is a healthier option; cook at 375°F for 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: chicken, pretzel, comfort food, dinner, cheesy sauce