Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
This easy-to-make Pretzel Chicken is coated in a crunchy pretzel crust and served with a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels For coating
- 1 cup buttermilk Can substitute with regular milk mixed with vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper
For the Sauce
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Use your favorite type of cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together the crushed pretzels, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, add the flour.
- In a third bowl, pour in the buttermilk.
- Take each chicken breast and first dip it in the flour, then the buttermilk, and finally, coat it with the pretzel mixture.
- Arrange the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet.
Cooking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce by combining the cheddar cheese, mustard, and olive oil in a small saucepan over low heat until melted and combined.
- Serve the pretzel chicken with a generous drizzle of the mustard-cheddar sauce on top.
Notes
Serve with sides like crispy potato wedges, fresh garden salad, or coleslaw. For a twist, serve in a sandwich form.