Crispy Pretzel-Crusted Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
This pretzel-crusted chicken brings irresistible crunch and flavor to your table—pan-seared then baked to perfection and drizzled with a warm, tangy mustard-cheddar sauce. It’s a fun twist on classic breaded chicken and makes any weeknight meal feel extra special.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Mustard-Cheddar Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place pretzels, flour, and egg-milk mixture in three separate shallow bowls.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Dredge in flour, dip in egg mixture, and coat in pretzels.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/crispy-pretzel-crusted-chicken/
Notes
Use thin-sliced chicken or pound breasts to even thickness for quicker cooking.
Crushed pretzels can be pulsed in a food processor or crushed in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin.
The sauce also works great as a dip for roasted veggies or soft pretzels!