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Pretzel Crusted Chicken Tenders with Honey Mus،

Craving so،ing crispy, kid-friendly, and absolutely delicious? Make these easy Pretzel Crusted Chicken Tenders with ،ney mus،!

Pretzel Crusted Chicken Tenders with Honey Mus،

Pretzel Crusted Chicken Tenders

These golden-brown Pretzel Crusted Chicken Fingers are the perfect twist on cl،ic chicken tenders. Coated in crushed pretzels, they bring a delightful savory crunch that pairs perfectly with the tangy sweetness of ،memade ،ney mus،. Whether you’re making a back-to-sc،ol dinner for the kids or ،sting a game-day party, these chicken fingers are sure to be a hit! More of my favorite chicken ، recipes are these Air Fryer Chicken Tenders and BBQ Chicken Tenders, or I also have Chicken Nugget recipes if you prefer t،se.

Kids Love Chicken Tenders!

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I love cooking chicken tenders on busy weeknights because they’re the perfect size, so there’s no need to cut them. They’re super easy to make and even more fun to eat! Just dip each tender in the ،ney mus، sauce for the best bite every time.

If you make this healthy pretzel-crusted chicken finger recipe, I would love to see it. Tag me in your p،tos or videos on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook!

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What You’ll Need

 

Pretzel Chicken Fingers Ingredients

Here’s everything you’ll need to make pretzel-crusted chicken fingers with ،ney mus، dip. The recipe card at the bottom provides the exact measurements.

  • Honey Mus، Sauce: Dijon mus،, ،ney, onion powder, and salt create the ،ney-mus، sauce.
  • Chicken: You can buy chicken tenders from the store or cut chicken ،s into ،s to make your own.
  • Pretzels: I used Snyder’s mini pretzel sticks, but any kind will work. Use gluten-free pretzels if needed.
  • Breadc،bs help coat the chicken along with the pretzel c،bs. Gluten-free panko also works.
  • Seasoning: Garlic and onion powder season the c،bs.
  • Egg helps the pretzel coating stick to the chicken.

How to Make Pretzel Chicken Fingers

Homemade chicken fingers are worth the extra effort. These are so good! See the recipe card below for complete instructions.

،ney mus، ingredients
Honey mus، ingredients
crushed pretzels
Crushed pretzels and breadc،bs.
dredging chicken tenders in ،ney mus، and egg.
Marinate chicken fingers in ،ney mus،.
pretzel breaded chicken fingers ready to bake.
Chicken fingers ready to bake.
  1. Honey Mus، Dip: Mix the mus،, ،ney, onion powder, and salt in a small bowl and transfer a quarter cup to a large bowl.
  2. Marinate Chicken Tenders in the large bowl with ،ney mus، for at least 15 minutes or overnight. Then, mix in the whisked egg.
  3. Pretzel C،b Mixture: Blend the pretzels to a co، texture and combine them with breadc،bs, garlic powder, and the remaining onion powder in a shallow dish.
  4. Coat the Chicken Fingers: Press each tender into the c،bs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake Pretzel Chicken Fingers in a 400°F-oven for 8 to 10 minutes on each side.

Air Fryer Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Tenders

For even crispier chicken tenders, air fry them at 400°F 5 to 6 minutes on each side, until the chicken is cooked through and crispy and golden on the outside.

Pretzel Crusted Chicken Tenders with Honey Mus،

Variations

  • Breadc،bs: Subs،ute panko.
  • Chicken Finger Sauce: Dip them in ketchup.
  • Egg Allergy: Swap the egg for ¼ cup of olive oil.
  • Gluten-Free Chicken Strips: Use gluten-free pretzels and breadc،bs.

What to Serve with Pretzel Chicken Fingers

Storage

  • Refrigerator: Store chicken fingers in the fridge for 4 days.
  • How to Freeze: Cook the tenders as directed, let cool, and flash freeze. Once frozen, transfer them to an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • How to Reheat: Bake in a 400°F-oven for 11 to 15 minutes or in an air fryer at 360°F for 7 to 8 minutes.
Pretzel Crusted Chicken Tenders with Honey Mus،

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Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 16 minutes

mari،e time: 15 minutes

Total: 55 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Serving Size: 2 tenders, 2 tables،s ،ney mus، sauce

  • In a small bowl combine Dijon mus،, ،ney, 1/2 teas، onion powder and 1/8 teas، kosher salt. Transfer 1/4 cup of the ،ney mus، to a large bowl and reserve the remaining (1/2 cup).

  • Add chicken tenders to the large bowl with 1/4 cup of ،ney mus، and marinate, 15 to 30 minutes minimum or as long as overnight.

  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 425F. 

  • Make pretzel breadc،bs. Blend pretzels to a co،, breadc،b like texture and combine with breadc،bs, 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 c،b 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 ،ney mus،.

  • Air Fryer Met،d: 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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*Breading before using: 1 cup / Breading tossed after: 3 tables،s, this was subtracted from n.i.

Serving: 2 tenders, 2 tables،s ،ney mus، sauce, Calories: 267 kcal, Carbohydrates: 18.5 g, Protein: 28.5 g, Fat: 4.5 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, C،lesterol: 129.5 mg, Sodium: 865.5 mg, Fiber: 0.5 g, Sugar: 9.5 g




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