Description
A delightful dish featuring juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy pretzel crust served with a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups pretzel crumbs
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper.
- Prepare a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and pretzel crumbs in separate shallow dishes.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip it in the egg, and press it into the pretzel crumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 165°F (74°C).
- Combine cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, and sour cream in a saucepan over low heat until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, drizzled with the mustard-cheddar sauce.
Notes
For a healthier twist, consider air frying the chicken instead of frying in oil. You can also customize the sauce to add sweetness or spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 165mg