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Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Recipe

Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
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My Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce recipe is designed for maximum flavor impact with minimal fuss. The contrast between the crunchy pretzel crust and the creamy, dreamy sauce is pure comfort food magic. It’s savory, slightly tangy, cheesy, and utterly irresistible. This pretzel chicken recipe is destined to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ½-inch thickness
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups finely crushed pretzels
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil (or cooking spray if baking)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups milk (whole or 2% recommended)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp whole grain mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken dry and pound to ½-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Prepare dredging station: seasoned flour in one dish, beaten eggs in another, and crushed pretzels in the third.
  3. Coat chicken in flour, then egg, then pretzels. Press crumbs on firmly.
  4. To bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place chicken on sprayed wire rack over baking sheet. Spray tops lightly. Bake 20-25 mins until golden and cooked through.
  5. To pan-fry: Heat oil over medium-high. Cook chicken 4-6 mins per side until crispy and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
  6. For sauce: Melt butter in saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute to form a roux.
  7. Gradually whisk in milk, bring to simmer. Cook 2-3 mins until slightly thickened.
  8. Reduce heat. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Add mustards, Worcestershire, cayenne (if using), salt and pepper. Keep warm until serving.
  9. Serve chicken topped with warm mustard-cheddar sauce. Garnish with parsley or chives if desired.

Notes

Use freshly shredded cheddar for best melting. Make sauce ahead if needed, and reheat gently with extra milk. Thin chicken = faster, even cooking. Gluten-free pretzels and flour can be substituted to make this recipe gluten-free.

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Keywords: pretzel chicken, cheddar mustard sauce, crispy chicken, easy chicken dinner

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