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Pretzel-Crusted Chicken with Creamy Mustard Cheddar Sauce

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Warm, crunchy, and fully satisfying, this Pretzel-Crusted Chicken features a golden, salty crust and a creamy mustard cheddar sauce, perfect for busy weeknights and casual gatherings.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Non-vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, whisked
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
  2. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  3. Set up a breading station: place flour in one dish, whisk eggs and milk in another, and put crushed pretzels in a third.
  4. Bread the chicken by dredging in flour, dipping in the egg mixture, and pressing into crushed pretzels.
  5. Sear the chicken in vegetable oil over medium heat until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  6. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F.
  7. Make the sauce by melting butter in a saucepan, whisking in flour to form a roux.
  8. Add milk gradually, stirring until thickened, then mix in cheddar cheese and Dijon mustard.
  9. Serve the chicken with sauce drizzled over the top.

Notes

Use evenly sized chicken breasts for consistent cooking. Press the pretzel crumbs firmly to adhere well.

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