Best 6 Pretzel Coated Chicken Nuggets Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and unique way to spice up your chicken nuggets? Look no further! Pretzel-coated chicken nuggets are the perfect combination of crunchy and savory. The salty, tangy flavor of the pretzel coating perfectly complements the tender, juicy chicken inside. Serve these nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce for a meal that everyone will love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PRETZEL-COATED CHICKEN NUGGETS



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Chicken nuggets with a crushed pretzel crust have a guaranteed wow factor. Have them as a quick weeknight supper or serve 'em as a party app. -Carrie Farias, Oak Ridge, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (1/2 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large eggs
1/4 cup 2% milk
3 cups buttermilk ranch or cheddar cheese pretzel pieces, finely crushed
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
Cooking spray
SAUCE:
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk. Place pretzels and flour in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in flour to coat all sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then in pretzels, patting to help coating adhere., Place chicken on foil-lined baking sheets; spritz with cooking spray. Bake 12-15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. In a small bowl, mix mustard and honey. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 619mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

PRETZEL CRUSTED CHICKEN NUGGETS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: pretzels, shredded parmesan cheese, flour, pepper, eggs, chicken breast

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Lunch

Yield 15 nuggets

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups pretzels, salted
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
½ cup flour
¼ teaspoon pepper, optional
2 eggs
1 lb chicken breast, boneless

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breasts into 2 inch (5 cm) pieces.
  • Mix pretzels and cheese in food processor.
  • Add pepper to flour and mix in a separate bowl. Whisk eggs in another bowl, and pour cheese/pretzel mix in a third.
  • Bread chicken by first covering in flour, then dipping in egg, and finally coating in pretzel/ cheese mix.
  • Fry in vegetable oil. Flip several times until fully cooked.
  • Serve with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 0 grams

PRETZEL-CRUSTED CHICKEN STRIPS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup spicy brown mustard
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups crushed pretzel twists
1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
4 tablespoons salted butter
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Mix the brown mustard, mayonnaise and honey in a small bowl. Add 1 cup of the mixture to a shallow bowl. Reserve the rest for serving. Place the flour in another shallow bowl, then spread the pretzel crumbs on a plate.
  • Season the chicken tenders with the salt. Coat each chicken tender in flour, then dunk in the honey-mustard mixture and coat in the pretzels; set aside on a large plate.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until melted and hot. Add half of the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to a rack placed over a sheet pan. Repeat with the remaining butter, oil and chicken.
  • Serve alongside the reserved honey mustard.

PRETZEL CRUSTED CHICKEN NUGGETS SALAD



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking sheet
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Freshly ground black pepper
3 heaping cups pretzels, preferably Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, finely crushed (a few larger pieces are okay)
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces, patted dry
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 shakes Worcestershire sauce
Lots of freshly ground black pepper
Pinch kosher salt
1 clove garlic, grated with a fine zester
Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
10 ounces chopped kale or baby kale
1/2 cup shaved or grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
4 radishes, thinly sliced
1 avocado, sliced

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Set a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet and spray the rack with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • Combine the mayo, mustard, Parmesan, garlic powder and a few turns of pepper in a large bowl. Add the pretzels to a separate bowl or large shallow dish. Coat the chicken all over in the mayo mixture, then the crushed pretzels, and transfer to the wire rack, spacing it out evenly. Spray the chicken with cooking spray and bake until fully cooked, with an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, 12 to 18 minutes.
  • For the dressing: Combine the yogurt, Parmesan, oil, mustard, Worcestershire, pepper, salt, garlic, lemon juice and zest in a bowl and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  • For the salad: Toss together the kale, Parmesan and radishes in a large bowl. Top with the avocado slices, chicken and more shaved Parm as desired.

PRETZEL-CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH MIXED GREENS



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The secret to crunchy success for this pretzel-crusted chicken recipe is grinding up the sourdough pretzel nuggets until they're finely crushed. You can change up the pretzel flavor by using hot buffalo wing or buttermilk ranch nuggets. -Kerri Balliet, Mequon, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (2/3 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups sourdough pretzel nuggets
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens

Steps:

  • Place pretzels in a food processor; process until finely crushed. Place pretzels and flour in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, garlic and pepper. Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. Dip both sides of chicken in flour, egg mixture and then pretzel crumbs., In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook for 4-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and mustard. Remove 2 tablespoons to another bowl for dressing; whisk in remaining oil, vinegar, salt and pepper., Place salad greens in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Serve with chicken and remaining mayonnaise mixture.

Nutrition Facts :

PRETZEL-CRUSTED CHICKEN NUGGETS



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Enjoy the flavor and crunch you love on these Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Nuggets. Not only are they perfect for kids and adults alike, Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Nuggets are perfect for dipping in the VELVEETA-GREY POUPON sauce.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2- to 2-inch pieces
1 pkt. SHAKE 'N BAKE Crunchy Pretzel Flavor Seasoned Coating Mix
1/4 lb. (4 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Coat chicken with coating mix and bake as directed on package.
  • Microwave remaining ingredients in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 to 1-1/2 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring after 1 min.
  • Serve chicken with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 720 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g

Tips:

  • To make the pretzel coating extra crispy, use a combination of panko breadcrumbs and crushed pretzels.
  • For a more flavorful coating, add some grated Parmesan cheese or garlic powder to the breadcrumb mixture.
  • To prevent the chicken nuggets from sticking to the baking sheet, line it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • For a healthier version of this recipe, use whole-wheat bread crumbs and bake the chicken nuggets instead of frying them.
  • Serve the chicken nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce, such as honey mustard, barbecue sauce, or ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

Pretzel-coated chicken nuggets are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick weeknight meal. With a crispy pretzel coating and tender, juicy chicken inside, these nuggets are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a fun and flavorful chicken recipe, give pretzel-coated chicken nuggets a try. You won't be disappointed!

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