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Pretzel Chicken with Mustard Cheddar Sauce Delight

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This Pretzel Chicken with Mustard Cheddar Sauce is a delightful dish that combines crispy pretzel-coated chicken with a creamy, tangy sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or impressing guests, this recipe is sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups traditional pretzels or pretzel crisps
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
  3. Set up a dredging station: In one bowl, whisk together flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, crush the pretzels into fine crumbs.
  4. Dredge each chicken breast in the seasoned flour, shake off excess, dip in beaten eggs, and then coat in crushed pretzels, pressing gently to ensure the crumbs stick.
  5. Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C).
  6. While the chicken is baking, prepare the mustard cheddar sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir in 2 tablespoons of flour to create a roux, cooking for about 1 minute until it bubbles. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of milk until smooth and thickened.
  7. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard until melted and combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Once the chicken is done baking, plate it up and drizzle the mustard cheddar sauce over the top. Enjoy!

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Keywords: For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken in the egg and pretzel crumbs. You can also experiment with different mustard flavors for a unique twist.

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