Pretzel-crusted chicken with cheese sauce

Pretzel-crusted chicken with cheese sauce recipe videos

Pretzel-crusted chicken with cheese sauce is a modern American comfort food that combines crispy, salty pretzel-coated chicken tenders or cutlets with a rich, creamy cheese dip. The dish typically features chicken breast or tenders, crushed pretzels, egg wash for binding, and a cheese sauce made from cheddar, milk, and seasonings. It's a popular pub food and family dinner option in the United States.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the chicken and also contains significant fat from the cheese sauce and pretzel coating. A typical serving provides a good source of protein along with calcium from the cheese, and has a rough calorie ballpark of 450-550 kcal per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	480 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	25 g
Fat	28 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	850 mg
Calcium	250 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	400 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg
Phosphorus	300 mg
Selenium	25 mcg
Zinc	3 mg

Per 1 serving (about 170 g chicken with 60 g sauce) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The pretzel crust is a creative twist on traditional breadcrumbs, adding a distinctive salty crunch and a nod to German-American pretzel traditions. Nutritionally, the pretzels offer a different texture and flavor profile while the cheese sauce adds a creamy, indulgent element that makes this dish particularly satisfying.