Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed soft pretzels
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set up three bowls: one with beaten eggs seasoned with salt and pepper, another with crushed pretzels mixed with panko breadcrumbs, and the third empty for dipping.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the pretzel mixture.
- Place coated chicken on the baking sheet, drizzle lightly with olive oil, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the sauce, warm whole milk in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in Dijon mustard and cheese until melted. Add garlic powder and cayenne if desired.
- Serve chicken drizzled with sauce or on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg