Make your chicken fun and delicious, while still being a healthy option for the family. Chicken coated in honey mustard then rolled in gluten-free pretzel crisps couldn't be any easier to whip up for a weeknight dinner.
My dear foodie friends, for far too long have I held out on you! Back in the beginning of the summer when I posted a "sneak-peek" of this recipe on Instagram, I was so excited to share it with you...but then I forgot. However, after some salt-talk on Monday, it reminded me of pretzels and thus, this recipe! The moment I found out about Snack Factory making a version of their Pretzel Crisps GLUTEN-FREE, I was beyond ecstatic. However, I had low hopes since basically all gluten-free pretzels contain soy. To my great joyous surprise, these gluten-free mini pretzel crisps were free of ALL top allergens and nasties! Gluten-free, soy-free, egg-free, dairy-free, and nut-free! You could say that was a very happy food-allergy moment in my life.
I hadn't been able to have pretzels in years! And forget about having the iconic pretzel crisps! I used to love them growing up! I have fond memories of eating the original pretzel crisps at dance competitions as a snack, (weird, but vivid memories!). So obviously I stocked up right when I found them in the stores and the first thing I did was snack and savor! O pure pretzel bliss! They tasted so good, salt and all! And they are so cute, right? They remind me of little baby bow-ties! Now, the second thing I knew I had to do with these pretzels was make a killer recipe for the blog. That I did!
How about the perfect coating for chicken? (I made a lot of new chicken recipes this summer...#sorrynotsorry). I think this was even better than just snacking on them straight! Pretzels, chicken, and then one more stellar flavor...honey mustard! Gotta jazz it up even more and blow this one out of the park. The honey mustard actually plays a double role in this recipe. Not only does it add a perfect mustardy sweet flavor, but it also acts as the "glue" for the pretzels to stick to the chicken. It worked fabulously well and these was pretzel goodness in every chicken bite!
I also just increased your dipping options to more honey mustard or good old ketchup 😉 (Wonder which I chose?) The more flavors in one bite the better 😉 Speaking of honey mustard, that brings back memories of another pretzel favorite back-in-the-day. Those Rolled Gold honey WHEAT braided twists. O those were heaven! Those also evoke memories of heading to my first competition so many years ago. North Atlantic Reginals National Baton competition. It was the first time I had those pretzels and we also ended up winning 1st place in out category there (pretzel magic). Obviously pretzels and dance/twirling competitions had a big relationship in my life, haha!
Even more of my favorite pretzels growing up? Utz unsalted sourdough specials or the think sourdough hards, (so dry, so good!), I always hated those little waffle pretzels in the square shape...freaked me out. And if we are going to go down the road of soft pretzels, there was nothing like an Auntie Anne's cinnamon sugar soft pretzel while walking around the mall! O the smell! I think the small was better than the actual pretzel (they were so messy!). Things got a bit easier I remember when they came out with the more convenient soft pretzels sticks 😉
Homemade soft pretzels are on the recipe bucket list, don't you worry! They can't be harder than homemade bagels (which I've mastered), but I just keep pushing it off since I really don't enjoy baking that much. Now let's bring this back to the present and talk about this recipe! I'm pretty sure this is going to please kids and adults alike! I know it did in my house, while still being o so allergy-friendly and pretty dang healthy if I do say so myself! (By the way, 35 gluten-free pretzel minis has only 110 calories). I'm telling you, make your family a super fun dinner by amping up boring chicken tenders with amazing gluten-free pretzels!
Honey Mustard Pretzel Crusted Chicken
Honey Mustard Pretzel Crusted Chicken
Make your chicken fun and delicious, while still being a healthy option for the family. Chicken coated in honey mustard then rolled in gluten-free pretzel crisps couldn't be any easier to whip up for a weeknight dinner. Egg-free, dairy-free, nut-free and soy-free as well!
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Original Gluten-Free Mini Pretzel Crisps
- 2 TB Honey Mustard
- 1 lb Chicken Tenders
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Place the pretzels in a large plastic bag and smash/crush them either with something heavy like a rolling pin or your fist! Pour out the crushed pretzels on a plate and set aside.
- Now apply the honey mustard to the chicken tenders, coating them completely with your hands, then dipping and rolling them in the crushed pretzels.
- Place the coated chicken tenders in a greased baking pan, pour any extra pretzels on top, and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
3 ingredients, super simple and easy to make, yet so delicious! Who wants some? With all this pretzel talk, I know I do (and I may even be snacking on the pretzels right now...who know?) 😉
So tell me:
+ What's your favorite type of pretzel?
+ Is there a specific snack that evokes a certain childhood memory?
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Amberjane
Looks so good I pinned it twice -
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Stephanie
This looks like a keeper-must try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
For sure!
Honest mum
That looks delicious! Never though to use pretzels as coating, genius!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is fabulous!
Audrey
My guys are on a pretzel kick lately so I am sure they would love this.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I bet!
Hannah
Wow these look delicious. Totally making them. I've been trying to find a way to change up the chicken dinners.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This will sure change it up!
Meredith @ The Palette Muse
These look amazing, and my kids will love helping me make them. I mean, who doesn't love pounding a bag full of pretzels into crumbs! I have a multi-allergy daughter who can never have most chicken nuggets, so she'll be ecstatic.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The pounding was fun 😉
These will be her dreams come true 😉
Kathy
Chicken with a pretzel crust. It just looks great! I am a little bit of a pretzel junky, LOL.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
No shame there! Now make it a meal!
Erlene
Love how simple this recipe is. My hubby loves fried chicken for the crispy crust and I prefer baked. I think this will be a nice compromise for a crunchy outside that's baked.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I'd say so! Any chicken lover will love this!
Christine
gluten free pretzel crisps = game changer! and I am a total sucker for honey mustard. Delish, Rebecca!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yup! They totally rock!
Kirsty Hijacked By Twins
Oh wow this looks and sounds so delicious, I bet the pretzels add a great crunch and taste to the chicken x
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They do! It's so delicious!
Lins @Boo & Maddie
I love honey and mustard chicken and this sounds like such a great version. Just need to find me those pretzels here in the UK!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You can use any that fit your dietary needs!
Alison
Nice way to use pretzels. I think my family would love this
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I know they would!
Nomita | Ebabee
This is such a great idea - would never have dreamt of using pretzels as a coating. Definitely going to be giving this a try.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's the best!
swayam
This is soo cool Rebecca!! Love the innovation with pretzel..and honey mustard.. stellar combo for sure!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Jenna
This looks so tasty! Love the sweet and saltiness together.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It works perfectly!
Kathryn Doherty
Love all the parts of this recipe - honey mustard is a favorite combo and then also pretzels and chicken - I'm so in!! Pinning and can't wait to try this out!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, thank you Kathryn! Nothing not to love 😉
Sandy Sandmeyer
This sounds so yummy! I know my husband would love the pretzel and mustard combo.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Everyone will!
Kim @The Baking ChocolaTess
This looks amazing! Definitely pinning for later and thanks for sharing. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you so much Kim!
Elle @ Only Taste Matters
I absolutely love this recipe! I actually already recommended to people 🙂 It's my favorite of yours so far!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you so much!!! That means a lot! <3
Ritu
Easy to make and fun to eat receipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That it is!
Corina
This recipe sounds amazing! I love how easy it is with just 3 ingredients but just so yummy as well!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yea! Thanks Corina!
Shirley @ gfe & All Gluten-Free Desserts
I can see so many loving this recipe, Rebecca!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I know my family did!
Emma
Ooh, what a great idea. Yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Marla
This looks delicious and so tempting. I love chicken - what a wonderful new way to make crispy baked chicken.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Jess
These are the definition of fun food, they look so good! Definitely pinning 🙂 xo
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, thank you!
Julie is Hostess At Heart
These look absolutely delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Julie!
Nóri | ingeniouscooking.com
I never would have thought to bread anything in pretzel crumbs but I love your idea now! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you dear!
Verily Victoria Vocalises
These look so straightforward and tasty too! Off to pin!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are! Thanks dear!
CakePants
This looks fantastic! I've never used pretzels as a coating for chicken, but it just so happens that I've got a bunch of pretzels I've been trying to use up. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You've found your solution!!
Quinn Caudill
What a great combination.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Krissy @ Pretty Wee Things
What a creative idea! YUM
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Carole @ From My Carolina Home
Wow, how easy are those! Will be trying this recipe soon!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Cazzarama
I LOVE pretzels - can't wait to try this. Thank you.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yay, I'm glad you like it!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
Oh now pretzel's! You got me here Rebecca. 🙂
I have a certain weakness for pretzel's. I have to say though, I need to investigate gluten free ones.
Lovely simple recipe, but I can imagine it tastes absolutely amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you so much Neil! If you love pretzels, you will adore this!
International Elf Service
This looks gorgeous!!! Love pretzels and have never thought to use them as a coating. Inspired!!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's so good!
Kat
Yummmm to this! As a new gluten free chick this is totally screaming to me. Although the price tag for gluten free pretzels does NOT. $5 for a small bag? Sorry, I would eat that bag in 2 days!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I don't know what kinda pretzels your buying, haha, but these are not $5!
Rachel Edington (Gltuen Free Mama)
Thank you for the recipe, I am going to have to try it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope you do Rachel!
Jessica @ Nutritioulicious
So simple and fun! Love your walk down pretzel memory lane 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha 😉 It was a lovely journey!
Des @ Life's Ambrosia
I adore honey mustard chicken! I never would've thought to use pretzels as a crust. What a great idea!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Des!
Jennifer Stewart
Chicken is something that everyone eats the most and I am always looking for new things to do with it. Both my kids are totally in love wwith pretzels. One just likes to lick the salt off and the other likes to eat a whole bag at a time. This would be great recipe for them too since they get bored with chicken. They don't eat beef or fish so they usually get pork or chicken.. Thanks from them too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I love love love doing new fun things with chicken! In our house, chicken is never boring!
Yea, this would be perfect for them! Who doesn't love some good pretzels!
Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence
How simple is this?! Love!! Pretzel crusting things is the best - so much flavor and texture!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yea! Totally! Have some extra old pretzels, use them to crust some chicken!
Casey @ Casey the College Celiac
So easy but I bet so delicious! Great idea on how to easily dress up plain chicken!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
More like how to easily dress up pretzels 😉 They are the star here! Hahahahahaha! Thanks girl!
Ariana
Ooo I love recipes that spruce up chicken with just a few recipes! I have coated chicken in cereal and coconut before, but never pretzels! I'll definitely have to try this one.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I've coated chicken in just about everything at this point! Never fails to be delicious!
Lisa @ Lisa the Vegetarian
This sounds like something my fiancee would enjoy! He really loves pretzel crusted foods.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ah, well then keep this up your sleeve to bribe him with if need be 😉
Farrah
I adore honey mustard chicken, and those pretzels are so cute! 😛
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I know! Haha! Little babies 😉
Nadia's Healthy Kitchen
Wow! these chicken strips look gorgeous! I've never tried using pretzels to make a coating but it's such a good idea, need to give it a go 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
A yummy idea! Haha! Thanks dear!
Michelle
Oh my goodness this recipe looks amazing. I'll be bookmarking this recipe! My goal is to learn how to cook 10 meals before the New Year!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well I would be honored to have this recipe be one of those 10 😉
dixya | food, pleasure, and health
i love how crispy and delicious it looks.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Jess @hellotofit
Mmm I love honey mustard pretzels!! If I want something sweet, I'll go cinnamon sugar. These look fantastic!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Jess!
Kristen @ The Endless Meal
I totally love those crunchy little pretzel chips and this is such a cool way to use them. Love that these are gluten free!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yea! They rock! Thanks Kristen!
Steph @ Steph in Thyme
I love these pretzels! I brought them with me on a wine tasting weekend since wineries don't serve gluten-free crackers or anything during tastings. I love the little size and bites. Such a fun idea to use them as breading!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are a perfect portable snack 😉 Thanks Steph!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors
Gluten free pretzel crisps!! OMG yay! This is so perfect!! Dave will gobble this up!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are so good!!! My life has been changed forever 😉
Michele @ paleorunningmomma
I used to love those sourdough bits and I think there was a honey mustard flavor. I just love honey mustard wherever it goes! This is definitely a fun way to eat chicken!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yea!! I remember those!!! I loved them too!!!
Honey mustard fans for life 😉
Eryn
I know what I'm making for dinner this weekend... those sound incredible!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yay!!! Let me know if you do! I'd love to hear!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan
Rebecca - why haven't I ever though to do this??? Fantastic recipe, girl! So easy and SOOOO DANG DELICIOUS!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha! Yes!!! I'm a full believer in the easier sometimes being the most delish!!! Thank dear!
Allison Jones
Yummmm!!!! These look absolutely delicious! I can't wait to try the recipes. Chicken tenders always bring back childhood memories for me as well. Another food that reminds me of my childhood is bagel bites! I used to be obsessed.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Bagel bites were pretty bomb 😉
heather @french press
honey mustard pretzels were always my favorite, so I bet coating chicken they would be delicious!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Heck yea!
Megan @ Skinny Fitlaicious
You know I didn't even know they made GF pretzels. I'm still trying to figure out how to eat being recently diagnosed. Eating out has been horrible.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You have celiac!?
Ally
This is a super quick recipe, can't wait to try it out! My fav pretzel has always been pretzel bites!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is super easy!! Perfect weeknight meal!
Raia
Sounds delicious. I wonder if I could keep the pretzels from being devoured before making this? 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ah...yea...I recommend buying 2...or 3 bags 😉
Raia
Haha. 🙂
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free
What an awesome sweet and salty hit! I think I might try this just "pretzel" but with a honey-mustard dip!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I say double it!
Les @ The Balanced Berry
these sound AMAZING. My favorite pretzels were soft pretzels dipped in marinara - YUM.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you! O yea!!! That is lovely! Soft carby goodness and SAUCE!
Evija
This looks like a fantastic idea and only three ingredients!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, thank you!
Charlene Asay
This chicken looks amazing! I am going to have to try this recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Please do! You will love it!
Liz
YUM. These look so delish!! I love Honey Mustard anything... I'm sure the flavor+ the crunchy pretzel coating is an amazing combo!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is!!! One of my favorite chicken recipes to date! Thanks Liz!
Jessica Haynes
YUM. This looks so delicious! I'm a huge fan of honey mustard, one of my faves!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I love the sweetness of it! Subtle, but perfect!
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday
LOVE using pretzels (also chips haha) as crust for chicken. Gotta love the crunch and flavor! This looks so easy - pinned 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I love using just about everything to crust chicken!!! You can never go wrong!
Sarah Grace
Love this Rebecca! So simple, yet looks DELICIOUS..not to mention I LOVE the sweet and salty combo with the pretzels 🙂
xo,
Sarah Grace
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Sweet and salty always wins!
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit
I just relived so many pretzel memories while reading this, it's like childhood as told through pretzels! I remember liking the honey braided ones alright, and I never liked the sticks, too boring and often too salty. The square ones were paned windows, not waffles, and I loved those! My faves were always the good old twisty ones <3 And Auntie Annes soft pretzels--best mall food ever! Did you ever have the pretzel cracker things? They were like pretzels on one side, crackers on the other. They were weird, but so good dipped in spinach dip...I think I lived on that for a few months of my life 😀 haha These mini pretzels beat them all on the cuteness factor though! I love the pic with them all overflowing the plate! For not caring about photography that pic is pretty awesome 🙂 xoxo
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I should have made this post a whole epic poem about pretzels! Hahahaha! I love recalling all my old childhood food memories when I write a recipe!
If they ever make honey-non-wheat-pretzel twists, my life will be made! And yea, sticks were boring and always burnt!
And no, I never had a pretzel/cracker...damn!
I'm obsessed with the cuteness! It's fun to just look at them! Hahahaha!
And....thank you so much 😉 You are the best! xoxoxoxo
Elizabeth @ Guilty Chocoholic Mama
Yum! My husband and daughter both love honey mustard AND chicken AND pretzels, so I am thinking they are going to LOVE this dish! Thanks for sharing so I have a new answer to this eternal question: what in the heck to make for dinner...again! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha, glad to provide the perfect answer for you 😉 Thanks dear!
Judy (ImBoredLetsGo)
Yummy! Love the pretzel crust/honey mustard combo...tasty and simple!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's a winning combo! Thanks Judy!
Jenn @ EngineerMommy
Yum, this looks delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Jenn!
Allie
Quick and easy. I love it. My daughter would love this
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That she would!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician
These look amazing- so much flavor and texture! We love the Snack Factory pretzel crisps. Have you tried their salted caramel flavor- yum!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you! Haha, no, those contain dairy!
Rachel @ Athletic Avocado
this is a genius idea! I love how this only has 3 ingredients! pinned 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you dear! It's fantastic!!