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Pretzel Chicken with Mustard Cheddar Sauce

Crispy pretzel-crusted chicken paired with a rich, creamy mustard cheddar sauce. This comforting, pub-inspired dish combines crunchy texture with bold, cheesy flavor and makes an unforgettable family dinner or casual entertaining main.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Pretzel Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 2 cups crushed hard pretzels coarse crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
  • For the Mustard Cheddar Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1½ cups milk or light cream
  • 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon or yellow mustard adjust to taste
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken lightly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Prepare a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and crushed pretzels.
  2. Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, dip into the eggs, then coat thoroughly with pretzel crumbs, pressing gently so the coating sticks well.
  3. Bake the chicken on a lined baking sheet or cook in a skillet with oil until golden brown and fully cooked through.
  4. While the chicken cooks, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add milk and warm gently, then stir in shredded cheddar a little at a time until smooth. Whisk in mustard and season to taste.
  5. Serve the crispy pretzel chicken hot with warm mustard cheddar sauce spooned over the top or served on the side.

Notes

Use coarse pretzel crumbs for the best crunch.
Lower heat when melting cheese to prevent grainy sauce.
Sauce thickness can be adjusted with a splash of milk.