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Pretzel-Crusted Chicken with Creamy Mustard Cheddar Sauce

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A comforting weeknight dish featuring crunchy pretzel-crusted chicken served with a creamy mustard cheddar sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, whisked
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for sauce)
  • 1 cup milk (for sauce)
  • 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 pepper on both sides.
  3. Set up a breading station with shallow dishes: flour, whisked eggs mixed with milk, and crushed pretzels.
  4. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally press into the crushed pretzels.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  6. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  7. Meanwhile, make the sauce by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  8. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
  9. Gradually add milk to the roux, stirring until thickened and smooth.
  10. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese and Dijon mustard until melted and creamy.
  11. Serve the chicken with the sauce drizzled on top or served alongside.

Notes

Press the crushed pretzels firmly onto the chicken when coating. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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