Baked Pretzel Crusted Chicken Tenders

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5.0

219 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    500 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Baked Pretzel Crusted Chicken Tenders

Juicy seasoned chicken strips with a pretzel crust - perfect for serving with your favorite dipping sauces for dinner or a tasty appetizer.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to ½ inch thickness
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups pretzels (sticks or twists), crushed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Sauce for dipping (see note)
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a baking sheet.
  2. Slice chicken into 1 1/2 inch strips. Place pretzels in a medium bowl. Whisk together eggs and water in a second bowl. In a third bowl stir together flour, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Toss chicken strips in the flour mixture to coat, then dredge in the egg mixture being sure to coat all sides. Lastly, roll chicken pieces in the crushed pretzels and place in a single layer on the greased baking sheet.
  4. Bake chicken for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and browned. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Some of my favorite dipping sauces are blue cheese dressing, ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, and honey mustard sauce (my personal favorite!). 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 500kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 57g (114%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 226mg (75%) Sodium 1095mg (46%) Potassium 949mg (27%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 261IU (5%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 500 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 500kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 57g 114%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 226mg 75%
Sodium 1095mg 46%
Potassium 949mg 20%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 261IU 5%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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