Baked Crunchy Pretzel Honey Balsamic Chicken

Baked Crunchy Pretzel Honey Balsamic Chicken

Ingredients

• 6 cups salted mini pretzel twists (use gluten-free if needed)

• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 2 large eggs, beaten

• 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 thvme

• 1/4-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

• fresh thyme, for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a food processor, combine the pretzels, parmesan, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Pulse until you have fine crumbs. Dump the crumbs into a shallow bowl.

3. Beat the eggs in a bowl, add the balsamic vinegar. Add the chicken and toss well to coat.

3. Dredge the chicken through the crumbs, covering fully. Place 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 sauce. In 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 chicken. Top with fresh thyme. If the sauce thickens, warm for 5 seconds in the microwave. Enjoy! #chicken #fyp #foodie #foodtiktok #homecook #homecooking #homecooked #cook #cooking