Name: Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts; 2 cups pretzel crumbs; 1 cup buttermilk; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup mustard; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder

Description

Crispy pretzel-crusted chicken served with a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
2 cups pretzel crumbs
1 cup buttermilk
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
Dip each chicken breast in buttermilk, then coat it with pretzel crumbs, pressing to adhere effectively.
Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet for even cooking.
Drizzle olive oil over the chicken to enhance flavor and crispiness.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is beautifully golden.
In a small bowl, mix together the cheddar cheese and mustard for a rich sauce.
Serve the chicken with the mustard-cheddar sauce generously drizzled on top.

Notes

Allow the coated chicken to rest for a few minutes before baking for a crunchier surface. Experiment with additional spices in the pretzel crumbs for extra flavor.