Hot Honey Pretzel Chicken Fingers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Hot Honey Pretzel Chicken Fingers
Description
Boneless, skinless chicken tenders are seasoned with salt and pepper, dipped in beaten egg, and then coated with crushed mini pretzels mixed with garlic powder. The pretzel coating provides a crispy exterior once baked at 450°F on a wire rack, with oil spray applied before and after flipping to ensure even browning. The chicken cooks for about 22 to 24 minutes total, yielding a crunchy crust while keeping the interior juicy.
The hot honey is made by gently heating honey with thinly sliced jalapeño peppers, infusing the honey with subtle heat and sweetness. The house sauce combines mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, honey, and barbecue sauce for a creamy and tangy dip. Together, these elements create a multi-layered flavor experience, matching the savory crunch with sweet and spicy dipping options.
This recipe is useful for anyone seeking a flavorful, textured chicken finger alternative with distinctive coatings and sauces. The baking method on a rack helps excess oil drain, maintaining crispness without frying.
Ingredients
pretzel chicken
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken tenders
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups mini pretzels crushed, twists
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 egg lightly beaten
hot honey
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 jalapeno pepper thinly sliced
How Sweet Eats house sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce your favorite
Instructions
pretzel chicken
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray the rack with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken tendres with the salt and pepper. Place the pretzels in a food processor and blend until mostly fine crumbs remain. Place the pretzels in a bowl. Stir in the garlic powder.
- In another bowl, lightly beat the eggs.
- Take each chicken tender and coat it in the beaten egg. Dredge it through the pretzel crumbs, pressing gently so the crumbs adhere. Place the tender on the rack and repeat with remaining chicken. Once all the chicken is finished, spray it with avocado or olive oil spray.
- Bake the chicken for 12 minutes. Flip it gently and spray the other side with the oil spray. Bake for another 10 to 12 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving with the house sauce and hot honey.
hot honey
- Heat the honey and the jalapeños in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Let the honey come to a light simmer then turn off the honey. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Strain the honey through a fine mesh sieve to remove the peppers and the seeds.
How Sweet Eats house sauce
- Whisk all ingredients together until creamy and smooth and combined. This stores great in the fridge for a few days.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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