Pretzel-Crusted Chicken with Smoked Cheddar Fondue

Recipe courtesy of eMeals
Serves 6

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 1 Tbsp whole grain Dijon mustard
• 1½ cups crushed pretzels
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp minced fresh thyme
• 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 oz smoked Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• ½ cup Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling
• ½ Tbsp lemon juice
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ⅛ tsp salt
• ⅛ tsp pepper
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. .
2. hisk together eggs and mustard in a shallow bowl; stir together pretzels, breadcrumbs, oil, and thyme in a separate shallow bowl. 
3. Cut chicken in half crosswise and pound to an even thickness between plastic wrap using a meat mallet. 
4. Dip chicken in beaten egg mixture, letting excess drip off; dredge in pretzel mixture to coat. 
5. Place coated chicken on a greased wire rack on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is done. 
6. Meanwhile, toss together cheeses and cornstarch in a bowl.
7. Bring wine to a simmer in top of a double boiler. Add 1 cup cheese mixture to simmering wine, stirring until melted. Repeat procedure, adding cheese 1 cup at a time, stirring until cheese is melted after each addition. 
8. Stir in lemon juice,garlic powder, salt, and pepper until blended.
9. Serve cheese fondue with chicken. Sprinkle with parsley.

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