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Baked Crunchy Pretzel Honey Balsamic Chicken

Baked Crunchy Pretzel Honey Balsamic Chicken

A deliciously crispy baked chicken coated with pretzels and drizzled with a sweet honey balsamic sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Food Processor
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Ingredients
  

Pretzel Coating

  • 6 cups salted mini pretzel twists (use gluten-free if needed)
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Chicken

  • 2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins
  • extra virgin olive oil for drizzling

Honey Balsamic Sauce

  • ½ cup honey
  • 3-4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • fresh thyme for serving

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a food processor, combine the pretzels, parmesan, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Pulse until you have fine crumbs. Dump the crumbs into a shallow bowl.
  • Beat the eggs in a bowl, add the balsamic vinegar. Add the chicken and toss well to coat.
  • Dredge the chicken through the crumbs, covering fully. Place on the prepared baking sheet. For a thicker coating, dip the chicken back through the eggs, then through the crumbs a second time. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until crisp all around.
  • Just before the chicken is done cooking, make the sauce. In a sauce pot, warm together the honey, balsamic vinegar, dried thyme, cayenne, onion powder, and garlic powder, plus a pinch of salt.
  • Drizzle the warm sauce over the chicken. Top with fresh thyme. If the sauce thickens, warm for 5 seconds in the microwave. Enjoy!

Notes

Use gluten-free pretzels if needed for dietary restrictions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg
Keyword baked chicken, chicken recipe, gluten free option, Honey Balsamic Chicken, Pretzel Chicken
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