Honey Mustard Pretzel Chicken Tenders from @chefsoutherntemp
Yield 2-4
Prep time
20 MinCook time
20 MinTotal time
40 MinHoney Mustard Pretzel Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1-2 lbs Springer Mountain Farms Boneless Chicken Tenders
- 2 cups finely crushed salted pretzel twists (or flavored pretzels)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Spray olive oil
- Spicy honey dipping sauce (recipe below)
- Ranch dressing for dipping (on the side)
Spicy Honey Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the mustard, mayo, and honey.
- Add the chicken and toss well to coat.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F, and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Add the pretzel crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and a pinch of pepper to a medium-sized bowl: stir to combine. (** If using flavored pretzels, you can skip the added seasoning to avoid over seasoning)
- Remove each piece of chicken from the honey mustard, and dredge through the crumbs, pressing gently to adhere: place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat until all the chicken has been coated.
- Lightly spray the chicken with olive oil.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Make the spicy honey dipping sauce by melting together the honey, butter, cayenne, chili powder, paprika, and a pinch of salt.
- Serve the chicken with spicy honey sauce for dipping, and a side of ranch if desired.
