Honey Mustard Pretzel Chicken Bites

Crispy baked chicken bites coated in crushed pretzels, served with a sweet-tangy honey mustard dip. An easy 35-minute appetizer or snack.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 1.25 lb chicken breast
• 2 cups pretzels
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp mustard
• 1 tbsp honey
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 spray cooking spray

Cooking instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and lightly coat it with cooking spray. (about 5 min) — 425°F
2. Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch bite-size pieces. Season with the salt and black pepper. (about 5 min)
3. Crush the pretzels into coarse crumbs. Beat the egg in a shallow bowl. Dip each chicken piece in the egg, then press it into the pretzel crumbs until coated. (about 7 min)
4. Arrange the coated chicken pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, turning halfway, until crisp and the thickest pieces reach 165°F internally. (about 20 min) — 425°F
5. Stir the mustard and honey together in a small bowl. Serve the hot chicken bites with the dip. (about 1 min)