Description
Craving something crispy, kid-friendly, and absolutely delicious? Make these easy Pretzel Crusted Chicken Tenders with honey mustard!
Yield: 4servings | Serving Size: 2tenders, 2 tablespoons honey mustard sauce
Ingredients
1/2cupDijon mustard
2tablespoonshoney
1teaspoononion powder, divided
1/8teaspoonkosher salt
8chicken tenders, 1 lb total
1cuppretzels, I used Snyders mini pretzel sticks* gluten-free pretzels work fine too
1/3cupplain breadcrumbs, or use gluten-free breadcrumbs
1/4teaspoongarlic powder
1largeegg, whisked
Instructions
In a small bowl combine Dijon mustard, honey, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder and 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt. Transfer 1/4 cup of the honey mustard to a large bowl and reserve the remaining (1/2 cup).
Add chicken tenders to the large bowl with 1/4 cup of honey mustard and marinate, 15 to 30 minutes minimum or as long as overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 425F.
- Make pretzel breadcrumbs. Blend pretzels to a coarse, breadcrumb like texture and combine with breadcrumbs, garlic powder and remaining onion powder. Transfer to a shallow dish.
- Add egg to the marinating chicken and mix well to coat.
- Press each tender into the crumb mixture, slightly squeezing the breading onto each tender with the back of a fork to ensure it sticks and is well-coated.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment and cooking spray. Place coated tenders on the sheet and spray the tops with cooking spray as well. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in each side.
Serve with remaining honey mustard.
- Air Fryer Method: Air fry 400F in an even layer, in batches as needed 5 to 6 minutes on each side, until the chicken is cooked through and crispy and golden on the outside.
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Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 2tenders, 2 tablespoons honey mustard sauce, Calories: 267kcal, Carbohydrates: 18.5g, Protein: 28.5g, Fat: 4.5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 129.5mg, Sodium: 865.5mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 9.5g
