Description
A gourmet dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pretzel crust, topped with a rich mustard-cheddar sauce, offering a delightful blend of savory and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken Breasts
- 2 Cups Pretzel Crumbs
- 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Large Eggs, Beaten
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Mustard
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- Cooking Oil for Frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts liberally with salt and pepper.
- Set up your breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and pretzel crumbs.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in eggs, and finally coat with pretzel crumbs.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry each chicken breast until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Combine mustard, milk, and cheddar in a bowl; stir until smooth.
- Transfer fried chicken to a baking dish and pour the sauce over it.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: pretzel chicken, mustard-cheddar sauce, comfort food, fried chicken, gourmet chicken