Description
A delightful twist on a classic dish that combines crispy pretzels with juicy chicken, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups pretzel crumbs
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for spraying
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up your breading station: Put the flour in one dish, beaten eggs in another, and pretzel crumbs in a third.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip it in the eggs, then coat it with pretzel crumbs.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Lightly spray the chicken with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden and crispy.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by mixing Dijon mustard, shredded cheddar cheese, and honey in a small saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth.
- Serve the chicken hot, drizzled with the mustard-cheddar sauce.
Notes
For a healthier option, use boneless turkey breast instead of chicken. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Pretzel Chicken, Chicken Dinner, Family Meal