Pretzel Chicken Mustard Cheddar
A crispy, flavorful chicken dish with a pretzel crust, tangy mustard glaze, and gooey cheddar cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts Use skinless for a healthier option.
- 2 cups pretzel crumbs Can use gluten-free pretzel crumbs.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Feel free to substitute with other cheeses.
- ¼ cup yellow mustard Dijon or spicy mustard can be used for variation.
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste Season to your preference.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather all ingredients for convenience.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pretzel crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper.
Coating the Chicken
- Coat each chicken breast thoroughly in yellow mustard.
- Dredge the mustard-coated chicken in the pretzel crumb mixture until fully covered.
Baking
- Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Serving
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Enjoy your delicious Pretzel Chicken Mustard Cheddar!
Notes
For a spicier kick, add hot sauce to the mustard or include cayenne in the pretzel coating. You can also play with different spices and cheeses for variation.