Description
Experience the perfect blend of flavors with this Pretzel Chicken, featuring a crispy pretzel crust and a rich mustard-cheddar sauce. Ideal for any occasion, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also guarantees to impress your guests. Enjoy tender chicken coated in a crunchy exterior, drizzled with a creamy sauce that takes this meal to the next level. Serve it at your next game night or family dinner, and watch everyone come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 soft pretzels (or 2 cups pretzel crumbs)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Crush pretzels into fine crumbs using a food processor or zip-top bag.
- Set up a breading station: whisk eggs in one bowl; in another bowl, mix crushed pretzels, panko breadcrumbs, and paprika.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, then coat with the pretzel-panko blend.
- Place breaded chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp should be 165°F/74°C).
- While chicken bakes, combine sour cream, mustard, cheddar cheese, and honey in a bowl until smooth.
- Serve hot with sauce drizzled over crispy pretzel chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg