Creating Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a straightforward process. Here’s how to do it:

1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Prepare the Coating: In one bowl, place the all-purpose flour. In a second bowl, whisk together the eggs. In a third bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken breast into the flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip it into the eggs, followed by the pretzel mixture, ensuring a good coating.

4. Heat Oil: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil. Once hot, carefully place the coated chicken breasts in the skillet.

5. Fry the Chicken: Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. They don’t need to be cooked through at this point as they will finish cooking in the oven.

6. Transfer to Oven: Place the skillet into the preheated oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

7. Make the Sauce: While the chicken bakes, prepare the mustard-cheddar sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, honey, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir consistently until warmed through.

8. Add Cheese: Gradually stir in the shredded cheddar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

9. Serve: Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and drizzle the mustard-cheddar sauce over the top.