Pretzel Chicken with Mustard Cheddar Sauce

• hidangan: 4 servings
• masa aktif: 15 minutes
• jumlah masa: 45 minutes

Bahan-bahan

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)

Arahan

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.

Pemakanan

• Saiz Hidangan: 1 chicken breast
• Kalori: 350 kcal
• Jumlah Lemak: 16 g
• Lemak Tepu: 6 g
• Lemak Tidak Tepu: 9 g
• Lemak Trans: 0 g
• Kolesterol: 105 mg
• Natrium: 680 mg
• Jumlah Karbohidrat: 40 g
• Serat Pemakanan: 2 g
• Jumlah Gula: 2 g
• Protein: 30 g