Savory Pretzel Chicken Mustard-Cheddar (Print-Friendly Format)

Crunchy pretzel-coated chicken topped with sharp mustard-cheddar sauce—a hearty, flavorful comfort food.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 cups (about 120 g) coarsely crushed pretzels
03 - 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon mustard
06 - 1 teaspoon (2 g) garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon (2 g) onion powder
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ For the Mustard-Cheddar Sauce

09 - ½ cup (60 g) shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
11 - 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Dijon mustard
12 - 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 190°C. Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry and season on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
03 - Arrange three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs combined with 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and one with crushed pretzels.
04 - Coat each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in the egg-mustard mixture, then firmly press into the crushed pretzels to adhere an even coating.
05 - Transfer coated chicken breasts to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and the internal temperature reaches 74°C.
06 - In a small saucepan, heat milk over medium heat. Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Whisk in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Continue stirring until sauce is creamy and combined.
07 - Arrange baked chicken breasts on plates and generously drizzle with the warm mustard-cheddar sauce. Serve immediately.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For optimal crunch, choose thick salted pretzels and crush them coarsely.
02 - Verify the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C for food safety.
03 - Adjust the intensity of the Dijon mustard in the sauce according to preference.

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