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Baked Crunchy Pretzel Honey Balsamic Chicken
Ingredients
6 cups
salted mini pretzel twists
1/4 cup
grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon
smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon
onion powder
1/2 teaspoon
garlic powder
2 large
eggs
2 tablespoons
balsamic vinegar
2 pounds
chicken breast tenderloins
extra virgin olive oil
for drizzling
1/2 cup
honey
3-4 tablespoons
balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon
dried thyme
1/4-1 teaspoon
cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon
garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon
onion powder
fresh thyme
for serving
Instructions
1
In a food processor, combine the pretzels, parmesan, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of saltPulse until you have fine crumbs. Dump the crumbs into a shallow bowl.
2
Beat the eggs in a bowl, add the balsamic vinegarAdd the chicken and toss well to coat.
3
Dredge the chicken through the crumbs, covering fullyPlace 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.
4
Just before the chicken is done cooking, make the sauceIn a sauce pot, warm together the honey, balsamic vinegar, dried thyme, cayenne, onion powder, and garlic powder, plus a pinch of salt.
5
Drizzle the warm sauce over the chickenTop with fresh thyme. If the sauce thickens, warm for 5 seconds in the microwave. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Facts
(per serving)
Calories:
536 calories
Servings:
8 servings
Carbohydrates:
59 g
Fat:
22 g
Fiber:
3 g
Protein:
62 g
Sugar:
41 g
Meal Effort
Preparation:
37 minutes
Cook:
28 minutes
Total:
1 hrs 5 mins