Addictive Honey Mustard Pretzel Chicken Nuggets (Way Better Than Fast Food)
If your love language is crunchy, salty, and slightly sweet, then buckle up because Honey Mustard Pretzel Chicken Nuggets are about to change your life. These little golden bites are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated in crushed honey mustard pretzels for a flavor explosion. Imagine your favorite fast-food nugget—now give it a bougie makeover. Yep, that’s these.
Why These Chicken Nuggets Are EVERYTHING
✨ The CRUNCH Is Next Level – Crushed Dot’s Honey Mustard Pretzels (or any honey mustard-flavored pretzels) make these nuggets extra crispy—no deep fryer required.
🍯 Sweet & Savory Bliss – The homemade honey mustard sauce? It’s tangy, creamy, and sweet enough to keep you coming back for “just one more.”
🔥 Weeknight Hero – From start to finish, these nuggets come together fast. Perfect for a quick dinner or snack attack.
🎉 Crowd-Pleaser Energy – Serve these at your next party, game night, or solo binge-watch session—they’re guaranteed to disappear.
Fun Fact: Pretzels Were Basically a Medieval Snack Flex
Legend has it that pretzels were invented by monks in 7th-century Italy as a reward for kids learning their prayers. So, technically, every bite of these nuggets is a bite of history. Fancy.
Addictive Honey Mustard Pretzel Chicken Nuggets (Way Better Than Fast Food)
Ingredients
For the Chicken Bites:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 cups Dot’s Honey Mustard Pretzels crushed (or any honey mustard-flavored pretzels)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- oil for frying
For the Honey Mustard Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Make the Honey Mustard Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey mustard ingredients. Put in fridge to rest. It's best to make this at least an hour before using, but you can do less in a pinch!
Prepare the Chicken:
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes (about 1-inch pieces). Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
Set Up Dipping Stations:
- In one bowl, place the flour.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth.
- In a third bowl, place the crushed honey mustard pretzels. Use a rolling pin or food processor to crush the pretzels into coarse crumbs.
Coat the Chicken:
- Dredge each chicken piece in the flour, shaking off any excess.
- Dip the floured chicken into the egg mixture, allowing any excess egg to drip off.
- Finally, coat the chicken in the pretzel crumbs, pressing gently to ensure a thick coating.
Cook the Chicken Bites:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
- Transfer the cooked chicken bites to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Serve:
- Serve the Honey Mustard Pretzel Chicken Bites with the honey mustard sauce on the side for dipping.
