Pretzel Chicken With Fig-Mustard Dip Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 400掳F (200掳C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• STEP 2.In a food processor, pulse the pretzels until they are finely ground. Transfer the pretzel crumbs to a shallow dish.
• STEP 3.In a separate shallow dish, whisk together the flour, salt, and pepper.
• STEP 4.In a third shallow dish, beat the eggs.
• STEP 5.Dip each chicken tender into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally into the pretzel crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
• STEP 6.Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the pretzel crust is golden brown.
• STEP 7.While the chicken is baking, prepare the fig-mustard dip by combining the fig jam, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise in a small bowl. Stir until well combined.
• STEP 8.Serve the pretzel chicken tenders hot with the fig-mustard dip on the side.
• STEP 9.Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Cooking Tips

• For extra crunch, you can double coat the chicken tenders by dipping them in the egg and pretzel crumbs a second time.
• If you don't have a food processor, you can crush the pretzels by placing them in a zip-top bag and using a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy pan to crush them.
• Feel free to adjust the amount of fig jam and Dijon mustard in the dip to suit your taste preferences.

Storage and Serving

• Serve the pretzel chicken tenders as an appetizer at parties or game nights.
• For a complete meal, serve the chicken tenders with a side of fries or a salad.
• Leftovers can be reheated in the oven at 350掳F (175掳C) for about 10 minutes, or until heated through.