Pretzel Chicken Mustard Cheddar
A delightful and crunchy take on traditional chicken recipes, featuring pretzel crumbs and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts Boneless and skinless
- 2 cups pretzel crumbs Use gluten-free if necessary
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Can substitute with other cheese types
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard Use regular yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and gather all your ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pretzel crumbs with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Coating
- Coat each chicken breast thoroughly in yellow mustard.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the pretzel crumb mixture, pressing down slightly to ensure an even coating.
Baking
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the coated chicken breasts evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C).
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until melted.
Serving
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to retain juiciness.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven for best results. For gluten-free options, use gluten-free pretzel crumbs.