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Pretzel-Crusted Chicken with Creamy Mustard Cheddar Sauce

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This pretzel-crusted chicken features a crunchy, golden coating paired with a creamy mustard cheddar sauce, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
  2. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper on both sides. Set aside briefly.
  3. Set up a breading station: place 1/2 cup flour in one shallow dish, whisk the eggs with 1/4 cup milk in a second dish, and put the crushed pretzels in a third dish.
  4. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shake off excess, dip into the egg mixture, and press into the crushed pretzels to coat completely.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil, and sear the crusted chicken for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  7. While the chicken bakes, make the sauce: melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour to form a roux, then gradually add milk while whisking until smooth.
  8. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and Dijon mustard until melted and combined. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Serve the chicken drizzled with the sauce. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

Crush pretzels coarsely for the best crunch and ensure chicken is dry before seasoning for better browning.

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Keywords: chicken, pretzel crust, creamy sauce, dinner, comfort food

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