Creating Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is straightforward. Follow these easy steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking sheet with olive oil or butter.
2. Set up a breading station: In one bowl, place the all-purpose flour. In another bowl, whisk the eggs. In a third bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet. This ensures they cook uniformly.
4. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off the excess.
5. Dip the floured chicken breasts in the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
6. Press the chicken into the pretzel mixture until fully coated. Ensure an even layer of pretzel crumbs.
7. Arrange the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Spray the top with olive oil to enhance crispiness.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the outside is golden brown.
9. While the chicken is baking, prepare the mustard-cheddar sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the mustard and heavy cream over low heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and cook until melted and smooth.
10. Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
11. Serve the chicken with a generous drizzle of mustard-cheddar sauce over the top.

By following these steps, you’ll have perfectly crispy and tender Pretzel Chicken ready to be enjoyed.