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Hot Honey Pretzel Chicken Tenders

★★★★★ 32 Reviews Recipe Print
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By: Erin7/6/22

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Hot Honey Pretzel Chicken Tenders
Hot Honey Pretzel Chicken Tenders

Give chicken tenders the ultimate makeover with this Hot Honey Pretzel Chicken Tenders recipe. Breaded with pretzels and garlic powder and flavored with a delicious honey mustard blend, these tenders are nothing short of life-changing!

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The most delicious way to enjoy pretzel chicken tenders

Raise your hand if you’ve fallen into the goes-to-a-restaurant-and-orders-chicken-tenders trap.

If that’s you, know that you’re not alone. We’ve all been there, because, let’s face it — chicken tenders are always a good idea.

Today, we’re proving that fact with this insanely delicious hot honey pretzel chicken tenders recipe. To make them, we’re blending up a pretzel-based breading and then coating the tenders before baking them and topping them with a delicious hot honey drizzle.

It’s the perfect meal for sneaking in some protein while enjoying the satisfying crunchiness of your favorite comfort food!

hot honey pretzel chicken

Ingredients in hot honey pretzel chicken tenders

This hot honey chicken recipe is made with a breading consisting of pretzels, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. It’s a blend that makes for a perfect salty and crunchy outer layer!

  • Chicken tenders: Start with 1.5 lbs of chicken tenders. If preferred, you can use thin slices of chicken breasts.
  • Pretzels: For the pretzel base, you’ll need 3 cups of pretzels. You can use hard pretzels, pretzel thins, mini pretzels, pretzel sticks, etc.!
  • Salt & Pepper: Season up the breading with 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper.
  • Garlic powder: Follow the salt and pepper with 1 tsp of garlic powder.
  • Onion powder: Then, take the seasonings one step further with 1 tsp of onion powder.
  • Dijon mustard: Create the honey mixture by starting with 2 tbsp of dijon mustard.
  • Yellow mustard: 2 tbsp of yellow mustard will complement the dijon perfectly.
  • Honey: Use 2 tbsp of honey to create a delicious honey mustard flavor!
  • Yogurt: 3 tbsp of yogurt will help us reach the perfect consistency. Use a plain flavor.
  • Salt: Finally, finish off the honey mustard mixture with 1/4 tsp of salt.
  • Hot honey: 1/2 cup of hot honey will be used to drizzle over the tenders. I like to use Mike’s Hot Honey!
pretzels in food processor
making hot honey pretzel chicken

Tools needed to make this recipe

These chicken tenders require 6-7 kitchen tools depending on how you plan to add the hot honey. You’ll simply need a baking sheet, parchment paper, a food processor, two bowls, a whisk, and optionally, a brush for spreading the hot honey.

To measure out ingredients, you’ll need the following sized measuring cups: 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 tbsp, 1/2 cup, and 1 cup.

How to make hot honey pretzel chicken tenders

These chicken tenders are delightfully simple to make. After breading with the pretzel and honey mustard mixtures, simply bake and add the hot honey!

To begin, preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Then, use a food processor to pulse together the pretzels, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Do this until the pretzels are in small pieces, and then pour the mix into a bowl.

In a small bowl, whisk together the dijon mustard, yellow mustard, honey, yogurt, and salt.

Dunk each chicken tender into the honey mustard mixture, and then completely coat in the pretzel mixture. Press down to ensure that each area of the chicken is covered. Repeat until all of the chicken is coated.

Bake for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Heat the honey in a microwave-safe dish. Drizzle or brush over the chicken as soon as it comes out of the oven. Enjoy!

hot honey pretzel chicken

What to serve with hot honey tenders

When it comes to pairing these chicken tenders, the options are endless! Go with something hearty like scalloped potatoes or mashed cauliflower potatoes, or sneak in some greens with a leafy salad (this broccoli salad is an easy option!). If you want, you can even pair the tenders with a veggie dish like garlic green beans or green bean casserole!

Storing leftovers

Leftover chicken tenders can be enjoyed for up to 3 days when stored properly. Place them inside an airtight container or wrap them in tinfoil and refrigerate.

hot honey pretzel chicken

If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!

In the mood for some more chicken dinners? Try one of these!

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Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photos by The Mindful Hapa

hot honey pretzel chicken
hot honey pretzel chicken
★★★★★ 5 from 32 reviews

Hot Honey Pretzel Chicken Tenders

Give chicken tenders the ultimate makeover with this Hot Honey Pretzel Chicken Tenders recipe. Breaded with pretzels and garlic powder and flavored with a delicious honey mustard blend, these tenders are nothing short of life-changing!

Prep: 15Cook: 20Total: 35 minutes
Yield 14 tenders 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs chicken tenders
  • 3 cups pretzels
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp plain greek yogurt
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup hot honey (I like Mike’s)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In food processor, pulse together pretzels, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until pretzels are small pieces. Pour into a bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together dijon mustard, yellow mustard, honey, yogurt, and salt. Set a little less than half aside for dipping cooked tenders in.
  4. Dunk each chicken tender into honey mustard mixture, then completely coat in pretzel mixture, pressing down to ensure each area of chicken is covered. Repeat until no more chicken is left.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes or until 165F.
  6. Heat honey in microwave safe dish. Drizzle or brush over chicken right out of the oven. Enjoy!
Author: ErinCategory: dinner, lunch, meal-prep, chickenMethod: ovenCuisine: American
hot honey pretzel chicken

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  1. Meagan says

    Posted on 8/14 at 1:57 pm

    I was a bit skeptical about the hot honey but these were delicious and a definite make again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/15 at 2:03 pm

      Hi Meagan, so happy you loved them!

      Reply
  2. Mimi says

    Posted on 8/4 at 9:48 pm

    I don’t have a food processor but I do have an immersion blender…can I do batches in that for the pretzel mix? Or use something else?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/8 at 4:03 pm

      Hi Mimi, you can just crush them with something heavy like a rolling pin or pan! Put in a ziplock bag first. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  3. Amanda says

    Posted on 8/2 at 5:36 pm

    I am obsessed with these chicken tenders. I used gluten free pretzels and they turned out so well. I have a new found obsession with hot honey and will now put it on everything!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/3 at 3:00 pm

      Hi Amanda, so happy you loved them!! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Nicole C says

    Posted on 7/27 at 7:16 pm

    These were soooo good!! My husband and I loved them!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/29 at 3:28 pm

      Hi Nicole, so glad you both enjoyed them!!

      Reply
  5. Catherine says

    Posted on 7/26 at 8:48 pm

    SO GOOD. The honey mustard sauce/dip is amazing!! Will become a staple in my refrigerator! The pretzels add the perfect crunch to the chicken!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/29 at 3:22 pm

      Hi Catherine, so happy you loved them! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Dana says

    Posted on 7/24 at 10:40 pm

    I made these for my sister’s family tonight and they devoured them! I actually used twice as much chicken but didn’t need 2x the pretzel mixture. I did 1.5x the honey mustard sauce though. Delicious!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/25 at 12:18 pm

      Hi Dana, so happy you loved them!!

      Reply
  7. Megan S says

    Posted on 7/24 at 9:00 pm

    These were a big hit with the whole family! The honey mustard sauce with the pretzel coating and the hot honey glaze was the perfect combo of sweet and salty and I love how everything Erin makes has good ingredients I can feel good about serving to my family. I even took her advice and paired them with the garlic green beans and a side of bread and it was a fancy meal that I threw together pretty quickly!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/25 at 12:17 pm

      Hi Megan, so glad you loved them and thanks for your kind words!! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Megan says

    Posted on 7/24 at 8:59 pm

    These were a big hit with the whole family! The honey mustard sauce with the pretzel coating and the hot honey glaze was the perfect combo of sweet and salty and I love how everything Erin makes has good ingredients I can feel good about serving to my family. I even took her advice and paired them with the garlic green beans and a side of bread and it was a fancy meal that I threw together pretty quickly!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/25 at 12:16 pm

      Hi Megan, so happy you loved them so much and sounds like a great dinner! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Abby S. says

    Posted on 7/24 at 5:13 pm

    Soooo good! Made this the other day and everyone loved it. Our store didn’t have the spicy honey but regular honey was still just as good. Will definitely be making again. Keep the pretzel recipes coming!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/25 at 12:08 pm

      Hi Abby, so glad you liked them and made them your own!! Hope you can try them with hot honey next time!!

      Reply
  10. Heather says

    Posted on 7/24 at 3:40 pm

    So delicious! Made them Friday for dinner and we had it on Saturday too! Husband approved too. Definitely make extra sauce for dipping!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/25 at 12:07 pm

      Hi Heather, so glad you both loved them!

      Reply
  11. Alison Pasierb says

    Posted on 7/24 at 3:40 pm

    DELICIOUS and easy!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/25 at 12:07 pm

      Hi Allison, so happy you loved them!!

      Reply
  12. Cheryl Hicks says

    Posted on 7/24 at 1:25 pm

    Doubled and made for my family of 5 – so good! We all loved them! Perfect combo of salty and sweet, and great as leftovers the next day on salad for lunch!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/25 at 12:04 pm

      Hi Cheryl, so happy you all loved them!! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Courtney says

    Posted on 7/24 at 12:07 pm

    These were absolutely delicious! The perfect combo of sweet and salty and they were so easy to make! Will definitely be making them again soon!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/25 at 12:01 pm

      Hi Courtney, so happy you loved them!!

      Reply
  14. Meaghan says

    Posted on 7/24 at 11:56 am

    OBSESSED with these! We made with breadcrumbs since we didn’t have pretzels on hand, but coating in the homemade honey mustard instead of egg is a game changer! Absolutely loved and will make again soon!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/25 at 11:58 am

      Hi Meaghan, so happy you loved them and made them your own!! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Megan J says

    Posted on 7/18 at 8:10 pm

    Sooooo yummy !!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/19 at 11:30 am

      Hi Megan, so glad you loved it!

      Reply
  16. Beckie Maddox says

    Posted on 7/16 at 7:56 am

    These are really good!!! So simple and delicious. That honey mustard marinade/dipping sauce is delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/18 at 7:45 pm

      Hi Beckie, so happy you liked them!!

      Reply
  17. Casey Colodny says

    Posted on 7/15 at 2:04 pm

    Killed the salty and sweet combo!! Takes the chicken tender to a whole other level!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/18 at 7:44 pm

      Hi Casey, so happy you loved them!!

      Reply
  18. Nicole says

    Posted on 7/12 at 11:58 am

    So absolutely delicious!The salty with sweet and a little spice. LOVED them!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/12 at 3:57 pm

      Hi Nicole, so happy you enjoyed them!!

      Reply
  19. Ally says

    Posted on 7/11 at 3:23 pm

    We’ve made these twice since you posted the recipe! So simple and so wonderful – so much flavor.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/11 at 4:06 pm

      Hi Ally, so happy you loved them!! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Jaclyn says

    Posted on 7/7 at 8:58 pm

    So easy and delicious!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/8 at 11:59 am

      Hi Jaclyn, so glad you loved them!!

      Reply
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