Crispy Pretzel-Crusted Chicken with Sweet and Spicy Honey Glaze
Enjoy crispy pretzel-crusted chicken with a sweet & spicy honey glaze. A simple, flavorful, and family-friendly dinner!
Ingredients
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- 6 cupssalted mini pretzel twists (gluten-free if needed)
- 1/4 cupgrated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoonsmoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoononion powder
- 1/2 teaspoongarlic powder
- 2large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
- 2pounds chicken breast tenderloins
- Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 1/2 cuphoney
- 3–4tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoondried thyme
- 1/4–1teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoongarlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoononion powder
- Fresh thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the Pretzel Coating: In a food processor, pulse the pretzels, parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a shallow bowl.
- Coat the Chicken: In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in apple cider vinegar. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge each piece of chicken in the pretzel mixture, ensuring full coverage. For extra crispiness, dip the chicken back into the egg mixture and coat with pretzel crumbs again. Place on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare the Honey Glaze: While the chicken bakes, heat a small saucepan over low heat. Add honey, apple cider vinegar, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until warm and well combined.
- Finish & Serve: Drizzle the warm glaze over the crispy chicken and garnish with fresh thyme. Serve immediately.