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Pretzel Honey Balsamic Chicken

Crispy Pretzel Honey Balsamic Chicken for Easy Family Dinners

Enjoy the unique flavor fusion of Pretzel Honey Balsamic Chicken, a family-friendly dish perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Coating
  • 2 cups Salted Mini Pretzel Twists for gluten-free options, replace with gluten-free pretzels
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese don't skip this, as it enriches the chicken's taste
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 Large Eggs serves as a binding agent
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Tenderloins tender cuts ensure quick cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil for enhancing crispiness
For the Honey Balsamic Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Honey key ingredient for perfect flavor balance
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme for garnishing

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food Processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, combine the salted mini pretzel twists, grated parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Pulse until fine.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and whisk in balsamic vinegar. Toss the chicken tenderloins in this mixture until coated.
  4. Dredge the chicken in the prepared pretzel mixture and place on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. While baking, combine honey, balsamic vinegar, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder in a pot over low heat.
  7. Serve the chicken with the honey balsamic sauce drizzled over top and garnished with fresh thyme.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For an extra crispy coating, double dip each chicken piece in the egg wash and pretzel crumbs.

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