Description
A comforting and crunchy dish featuring chicken coated in a pretzel crust, served with a tangy mustard-cheddar sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish, combine crushed pretzels, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into buttermilk, and then coat with pretzel mixture.
- Place the coated chicken on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and crispy.
- In a small bowl, mix together cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, honey, and apple cider vinegar until glossy and smooth.
- Serve the crispy chicken with the mustard-cheddar sauce on the side.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, you can add smoked paprika to the crust mixture. Adjust the sweetness of the sauce with honey to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, pretzel-crusted, comfort food, family meal, mustard-cheddar sauce