Pretzel Chicken: Juicy Delight with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Discover the deliciousness of Pretzel Chicken served with a creamy Mustard-Cheddar Sauce. This recipe is perfect for a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix the buttermilk with garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Soak the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Coat each chicken breast in the crushed pretzels, pressing down to adhere.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine mustard, cheddar cheese, and heavy cream over medium heat. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
- Serve the pretzel chicken with the mustard-cheddar sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- For extra crunch, broil the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes after baking.
- Pair with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg