Easy Pretzel-Crusted Chicken with Cheese Sauce Recipe

Published Aug 9, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Catherine's Plates via YouTube

I have tried many chicken recipes before and most of them turned out delicious, I also love exploring different recipes no matter how strange or unique they sound. One of my most recent discoveries is a pretzel-crusted chicken, which may sound like an odd combination but the flavors just work so well together.

This is a food that I’m sure both kids and adults alike will keep going back to for seconds, plus, it’s a very convenient dish to make for dinner because it’s simple and quick to prepare which makes it perfect for busy days or busy people. Learn how now with this video tutorial by Catherine’s Plates on YouTube.

Ingredients for Pretzel-Crusted Chicken:

Chicken

3 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
3 tbsp of cooking oil
2 cups of pretzels, crushed
2 large eggs
¼ cup of milk
½ cup of flour
½ tsp of salt
½ tsp of black pepper
½ tsp of garlic powder
½ tsp of onion powder
½ tsp of paprika

Cheese Sauce

2 tbsp of butter
2 tbsp of all-purpose flour
1 cup of milk
¼ tsp of salt
¼ tsp of garlic powder
¼ tsp of smoked paprika
1 tbsp of Dijon mustard
1 cup of cheddar cheese, shredded

How to Make Pretzel-Crusted Chicken:

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F, then line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set it aside. Crush the pretzels in a food processor, then transfer them into a shallow bowl, and set it aside. In another bowl, beat the eggs and milk together, and in a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

Step 2

Slice the chicken lengthwise, then cover them with plastic, and pound them with a meat tenderizer to make them thin. Place a large skillet on a stove over medium-high heat, then heat the oil, and coat the chicken with the flour mixture evenly on both sides, making sure to shake off the excess.

Step 3

Place the chicken in the egg mixture, then dredge them in the crushed pretzels, and press them down firmly to let the pretzels stick. Place the chicken in the hot skillet, then allow it to cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown, and then transfer the cooked chicken to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Place the cooked chicken in the preheated oven to bake for about 15 to 20 minutes until cooked through or the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Place a medium-sized saucepan on a stove over medium heat, then add the butter and let it melt, add the flour, and whisk for about 1 minute.

Step 5

Gradually pour in the milk, then continue whisking, and once it starts to thicken, reduce the heat. Add the cheddar cheese, then give them a good stir until smooth and melted, add the Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and paprika, and give them a good mix. Turn off the heat, then pour the cheese sauce over the baked chicken, and serve. Enjoy!