Craving something crunchy, kid-friendly, and absolutely delicious? Make these pretzel-crusted chicken strips with honey mustard!
Pretzel Crusted Chicken Strips
These golden pretzel crusted chicken strips are the perfect take on classic chicken strips. Coated with crushed pretzels, they provide a delicious savory crunch that pairs perfectly with the tangy sweetness of homemade honey mustard. Whether you’re making a back-to-school meal, dinner Whether you’re hosting a game day party or a kid-friendly party, these chicken strips are sure to be a hit! Some of my other favorite chicken strip recipes include these: Air Fryer Chicken Strips and BBQ Chicken Stripsor I also have Chicken Nuggets Recipes If you prefer those.
Kids love chicken strips!
I love cooking chicken strips on busy weeknights because they are the perfect size so there is no need to cut them. They are so easy to make and even more fun to eat! Simply dip each strip in the honey mustard sauce for the best bite every time.
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What you will need
Ingredients for pretzel chicken fingers
Here’s everything you need to make pretzel crusted chicken strips with honey mustard sauce. The recipe card at the bottom provides exact measurements.
- Honey mustard sauce: Dijon mustard, honey, onion powder and salt create honey mustard sauce.
- Chicken: You can buy chicken strips at the store or cut chicken breasts into strips to make them yourself.
- Pretzels: I used Snyder’s Miniature Pretzel Sticksbut any kind will work. Use gluten-free pretzels if necessary.
- Breadcrumbs Help coat the chicken with the pretzel crumbs. Gluten-free panko works too.
- Seasoning: Garlic and onion powder season the crumbs.
- Egg It helps the pretzel coating stick to the chicken.
How to make pretzel chicken strips
Homemade chicken strips are worth the extra effort. They are so good! See the recipe card below for complete instructions.
- Honey Mustard Dip: Mix mustard, honey, onion powder and salt in a small bowl and transfer a quarter cup to a large bowl.
- Marinated chicken strips In a large bowl, soak mustard and honey for at least 15 minutes or overnight. Then add the beaten egg.
- Pretzel Crumb Mix: Blend the pretzels until coarse and combine with the breadcrumbs, garlic powder and remaining onion powder in a shallow dish.
- Coat the chicken strips: Press each strip into the crumbs and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Baked chicken strips with pretzels in a 400°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes on each side.
Air Fryer Pretzel Crusted Chicken Strips
For even crispier chicken strips, air fry them at 400°F for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, until the chicken is cooked through and crispy and golden on the outside.
Variations
- Breadcrumbs: Substitute panko.
- Sauce for chicken strips: Dip them in ketchup.
- Egg allergy: Replace the egg with ¼ cup olive oil.
- Gluten-free chicken strips: Use gluten-free pretzels and breadcrumbs.
What to serve with pretzel chicken strips?
Storage
- Fridge: Store the chicken strips in the refrigerator for 4 days.
- How to freeze: Cook the strips according to directions, let them cool and freeze them quickly. Once frozen, transfer them to an airtight container and freeze them for up to 3 months.
- How to reheat: Bake in a 400°F oven for 11 to 15 minutes or in an air fryer at 360°F for 7 to 8 minutes.
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Produce: 4 portions
Serving Size: 2 strips, 2 tablespoons honey mustard sauce
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In a small bowl, combine Dijon mustard, honey, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt. Transfer 1/4 cup honey mustard to a large bowl and reserve remaining 1/2 cup.
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Add the chicken strips to a large bowl with 1/4 cup honey mustard and marinate for at least 15 to 30 minutes or overnight.
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When ready to bake, preheat oven to 425°F.
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Prepare pretzel breadcrumbs. Blend the pretzels until they have a coarse, breadcrumb-like texture and mix with the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and remaining onion powder. Transfer to a shallow dish.
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Add the egg to the marinated chicken and mix well to coat.
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Press each strip into the crumb mixture, lightly pressing the breading onto each strip with the back of a fork to ensure it adheres and is well coated.
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Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and cooking spray. Place the coated fillets on the sheet and spray the tops with cooking spray as well. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes on each side.
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Serve with remaining honey mustard.
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Air Fryer Method: Air fry at 400°F in an even layer, in batches as needed, 5 to 6 minutes on each side, until chicken is cooked through and crisp and golden on the outside.
Last step:
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*Breading before use: 1 cup / Breading mixed after: 3 tablespoons, this was subtracted from ni
Service: 2 strips, 2 tablespoons honey mustard sauce, Calories: 267 kcal, Carbohydrates: 18.5 gram, Protein: 28.5 gram, Fat: 4.5 gram, Saturated fat: 1 gram, Cholesterol: 129.5 mg, Sodium: 865.5 mg, Fiber: 0.5 gram, Sugar: 9.5 gram
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