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Pretzel Chicken Fingers with Spicy Honey Mustard Sauce.

Pretzel Chicken Fingers with Spicy Honey Mustard Sauce

An irresistible appetizer perfect for game day, these Pretzel Chicken Fingers with Spicy Honey Mustard Sauce are a fun family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • shallow bowl
  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

Chicken Fingers

  • 2 cups finely crushed salted pretzel twists
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 lb boneless chicken tenders
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Cheese Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup hard cider or apple cider (whole milk is good too)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey jack cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 425° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a shallow bowl, mix the pretzel crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper, and flour. In a separate bowl, beat the egg, add the chicken, and toss well to coat.
  • Dredge the chicken through the crumbs, covering fully. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until crisp all around.
  • Meanwhile, make the cheese sauce. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the cider and cheese until the sauce is smooth. Stir in the dijon, honey, and cayenne.
  • Serve the chicken with lots of warm cheese sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
Keyword appetizer, Chicken Tenders, finger food, game day, pretzel chicken fingers, spicy honey mustard sauce
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