Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food
Experience a delightful twist on comfort food with this pretzel chicken recipe, complemented by a rich mustard-cheddar sauce.
- 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
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Soak the chicken breasts in buttermilk mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika for at least 30 minutes.
- Coat the chicken in crushed pretzels and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine cheddar cheese and Dijon mustard over medium heat until melted and smooth.
- Serve the chicken topped with the mustard-cheddar sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double coat the chicken in pretzels.
- Pair with your favorite dipping sauce for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg