Pretzel Chicken Recipe: Juicy Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Pretzel chicken is a delicious and unique dish that combines juicy chicken with a flavorful mustard-cheddar sauce, creating an amazing culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 cups pretzel crumbs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine buttermilk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix pretzel crumbs and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Remove chicken from marinade and coat each piece in the pretzel-cheddar mixture.
- Place chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the mustard-cheddar sauce, mix Dijon mustard and mayonnaise in a small bowl until smooth.
- Serve the pretzel chicken with the sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- Make sure the chicken is fully cooked before serving.
- Feel free to add spices to the pretzel coating for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce