Honey Mustard Pretzel Chicken Bites That Crunch Loud and Hit Sweet
Crunchy, sweet, tangy, and just a little wild—these bites don’t whisper flavor, they shout it
Ingredients:
- 1-pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 small breasts), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup Charlie’s Hard Times Honey Mustard Barbeque Sauce, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon Charlie’s Hard Times Hot Sauce
- 4 cups honey mustard-flavored seasoned pretzel twists
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Cooking spray
- Hot honey, for serving
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large-rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- Toss chicken in a large shallow bowl with dry mustard, salt, garlic, paprika, cayenne, and black pepper until evenly seasoned.
- Whisk egg, Charlie’s Hard Times Honey Mustard Barbeque Sauce, and Charlie’s Hard Times Hot Sauce together in a second large, shallow bowl until smooth.
- Place pretzels in a large heavy-duty zip lock plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin or mallet until coarsely crushed (about 1/4-inch pieces along with smaller crumbs).
- Place crushed pretzels in a third large, shallow bowl.
- Add flour to bowl with chicken pieces and toss to coat; shake to remove excess and dip in egg mixture, turning to coat.
- Dredge chicken pieces in crushed pretzels, patting to adhere.
- Transfer coated chicken to prepared baking sheet.
- Coat chicken generously with cooking spray on all sides.
- Bake in preheated oven until pretzels are golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted in center of largest chicken piece registers 165°F, 10 to 15 minutes, flipping chicken pieces halfway through.
- Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle with hot honey. Serve immediately with honey mustard on the side for dipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes these chicken bites unique?
They’re coated in crushed pretzels for extra crunch and tossed in Charlie’s Hard Times Honey Mustard Barbeque Sauce for a sweet and tangy kick.
Are they spicy?
They lean more sweet and tangy, but you can add hot sauce from Peppers of Key West if you want to turn up the heat.
Can I bake instead of fry?
Yes, baking or air frying works great and still gives you a crispy pretzel crust.
What’s the best chicken to use?
Boneless chicken breast or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces work perfectly.
What dips go well with these?
Extra honey mustard, ranch, or a drizzle of hot sauce all pair perfectly.
