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Crispy Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce

Crunchy pretzel-crusted chicken baked to perfection and served with a creamy mustard-cheddar dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 chicken breasts cut into strips
  • 2 cups pretzels crushed
  • 0.5 cup flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • olive oil spray
Sauce
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare baking sheet.
  2. Crush pretzels and prepare coating stations.
  3. Coat chicken in flour, egg, then pretzels.
  4. Place on sheet and bake 20–25 minutes.
  5. Make roux with butter and flour.
  6. Add milk and whisk until thick.
  7. Stir in cheese and mustard.
  8. Serve sauce with chicken.

Notes

Bake on a rack for extra crispiness. Serve immediately for best texture.