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Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe

Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe

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Experience the ultimate comfort food with Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce, a dish that effortlessly combines crispy pretzel coating with a creamy, tangy cheese sauce. Perfect for game nights, family dinners, or weekend gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. The delightful crunch of the pretzels paired with the rich mustard-cheddar sauce creates a unique culinary experience you’ll want to recreate again and again. Easy to prepare and kid-friendly, this dish can be served as a main course or transformed into sandwiches or salads for versatile meal options.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and one with crushed pretzels.
  4. Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in the egg mixture, then press into the crushed pretzels.
  5. Place on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 75°C).
  6. For the sauce: heat milk in a saucepan, stir in Dijon mustard, then gradually add cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
  7. Serve chicken drizzled with the mustard-cheddar sauce.

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