Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce – The Ultimate Crispy, Cheesy Combo
Crispy pretzel-crusted chicken baked to golden perfection and served with a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce — this dinner is bold, fun, and flavor-packed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: ~40–45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner / Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Mustard-Cheddar Sauce:
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup milk
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Set oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Season Chicken: Sprinkle chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Set Up Breading Station:
Bowl 1: Flour
Bowl 2: Beaten eggs + Dijon mustard
Bowl 3: Crushed pretzels
Bread Chicken:
Dip each breast in flour, then egg mixture, then pretzels—pressing to coat.
Bake: Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165°F (75°C).
Make Sauce:
In a saucepan, heat milk, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire over medium heat.
Stir in shredded cheddar gradually until melted and smooth.
Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
Serve: Let chicken rest a few minutes after baking. Drizzle with mustard-cheddar sauce and enjoy!
Notes
Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh green salad.
Add a pinch of cayenne to the sauce for a spicy twist.
Can be made with chicken tenders for kid-friendly portions.
Sauce also works great as a dip for pretzels or fries!
