Pretzel Chicken with Mustard Cheddar Sauce

• μερίδες: 4 servings
• χρόνος ενεργούς προετοιμασίας: 15 minutes
• συνολικός χρόνος: 45 minutes

Υλικά

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded evenly if thick)

2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels (for coating)

1 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)

2 large eggs (beaten)

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (mixed with eggs)

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

Salt and pepper to taste

½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (for sauce)

½ cup milk (for sauce base)

1 cup mustard-cheddar sauce (for serving or drizzling)

Οδηγίες

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Set up breading stations using 3 bowls: Bowl 1: Combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Bowl 2: Whisk eggs and Dijon mustard.

Bowl 3: Add crushed pretzels.

Dredge chicken: Coat each breast in the seasoned flour.

Dip into the egg-mustard mix.

Press into pretzels for full coverage.

Bake: Place coated chicken on a parchment-lined or greased baking sheet.

Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature hits 165°F.

Prepare sauce: Heat milk and cheddar cheese in a saucepan over medium heat.

Stir until cheese is melted and smooth.

Add mustard-cheddar sauce and blend thoroughly.

Serve: Drizzle sauce over hot, crispy chicken.

Optional: serve with roasted potatoes or a salad.

Διατροφή

• Μέγεθος Μερίδας: 1 chicken breast
• Θερμίδες: 350 kcal
• Συνολικά Λιπαρά: 16 g
• Κορεσμένα Λιπαρά: 6 g
• Ακόρεστα Λιπαρά: 9 g
• Τρανς Λιπαρά: 0 g
• Χοληστερόλη: 105 mg
• Νάτριο: 680 mg
• Συνολικοί Υδατάνθρακες: 40 g
• Διαιτητικές Ίνες: 2 g
• Συνολικά Σάκχαρα: 2 g
• Πρωτεΐνη: 30 g