Description
Crispy pretzel-crusted chicken served with a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce, perfect for a cozy dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups pretzel crumbs
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper.
- Prepare a breading station with three shallow dishes: flour, beaten eggs, and pretzel crumbs.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, then dip into the egg, and finally press into the pretzel crumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- In a saucepan, combine cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, and sour cream over low heat, stirring until melted.
- Serve the chicken hot, drizzled with the mustard-cheddar sauce.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Marinate the seasoned chicken for an hour before cooking for enhanced flavor. Consider using air fryer for a healthier version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 160mg