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Baked Crunchy Pretzel Honey Balsamic Chicken

The final dish
Total Time
40 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Rating
4.89 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients

6 servings
  • 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 thyme
  • 1/4-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • fresh thyme, for serving
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Preparation

Step 1

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!

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