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Baked Pretzel Crusted Chicken Tenders Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Crispy and flavorful Baked Pretzel Crusted Chicken Tenders featuring juicy chicken breast strips coated in a seasoned flour mixture, dipped in egg wash, and rolled in crushed pretzels for a crunchy crust. Baked to perfection, these tenders make a delicious and healthier alternative to fried chicken, perfect for a family dinner or as an appetizer served with your favorite dipping sauce.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken and Coating

  • 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

Dipping Sauce

  • Your favorite dipping sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a baking sheet to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Slice Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts into 1 1/2 inch wide strips, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
  3. Prepare Coating Stations: Place the crushed pretzels in one medium bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and water to create the egg wash. In a third bowl, mix the flour with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to season the flour coating.
  4. Coat Chicken: Toss the chicken strips first in the seasoned flour mixture to coat evenly, then dip them into the egg wash ensuring all sides are coated. Finally, roll the chicken pieces in the crushed pretzels, pressing gently so the pretzel crumbs adhere well.
  5. Arrange and Bake: Place the coated chicken strips in a single layer on the greased baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden brown and crispy.
  6. Serve: Remove from oven and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce for a flavorful meal or appetizer.

Notes

  • Juicy seasoned chicken strips with a crunchy pretzel crust.
  • Perfect for serving with a variety of dipping sauces like honey mustard, ranch, or BBQ sauce.
  • Make sure chicken strips are evenly coated to get a crispy crust.
  • Use pretzel sticks or twists depending on availability, just crush them finely.
  • Great as a dinner option or party appetizer.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 500 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 1095 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 44 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 57 g
  • Cholesterol: 226 mg

Find it online: https://comfortplates.com/baked-pretzel-crusted-chicken-tenders-recipe/