Ingredients

Servings: 3 to 4

• 1.5 lbs skinless, boneless chicken breasts or tenders
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups cups finely crushed pretzels (or more, as needed)
• Nonstick spray like PAM, olive oil spray, or coconut oil spray

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a large baking sheet with a silicone baking mat, parchment paper, or coat heavily with nonstick spray.
2. If using chicken breasts, pound down and cut into little 1-1.5 inch strips.
3. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Beat eggs in another shallow dish. Pour crushed pretzels into a third shallow dish. Coat each chicken piece in flour, shaking off the excess. Then, dip in egg and let any excess drip off. Then generously roll in the pretzels, shaking off any excess. Add more crushed pretzels to the dish if you are running low. Place the chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray each side with nonstick spray to “seal” the breading, which will prevent the breading from staying raw and allows it to bake onto the chicken fingers.
4. Bake for 8 minutes. Turn each piece over and continue baking until the outside is crisp and the centers are cooked through, about 6-8 minutes more.
5. Serve chicken bites with fries and homemade honey mustard!

Natalie’s Notes

Made August 9, 2026. Delicious!