Go Back
Crispy Pretzel Chicken with Mustard Cheddar Sauce on a plate

Crispy Pretzel Chicken with Mustard Cheddar Sauce

This easy and delicious recipe for Crispy Pretzel Chicken features a crunchy pretzel coating and a zesty mustard cheddar sauce. Perfect for a family dinner with minimal cleanup!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for best results.
  • 1 cup crushed pretzels Coarsely crushed for the best crunch.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Feel free to mix in different cheeses for flavor.
  • 1/2 cup mustard Use your preferred mustard type for flavor.
  • 1 piece egg Large egg, whisked.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Season to your preference.
  • as needed tablespoon Olive oil For frying chicken.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine the crushed pretzels and shredded cheddar cheese.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the egg and mix it with mustard.
  4. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper, dip them in the egg mixture, then coat them in the pretzel-cheddar mixture.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
  2. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until fully cooked.
  3. Serve with extra mustard sauce if desired.

Notes

For extra crispy chicken, reheat leftovers in the oven. Variations include using tofu instead of chicken for a vegetarian option or adding hot sauce to the mustard for a spicy twist.