Best Pretzel Coated Chicken Thighs With Pineapple Dipping Sauce Recipes

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SKINNY CRISPY PRETZEL-COATED CHICKEN



Skinny Crispy Pretzel-Coated Chicken image

83% less sat fat • 54% fewer calories than the original recipe. Get golden-crisp chicken from the oven-no frying needed. A coating combo of pretzels and grated Parmesan cheese means savory success, super quick.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (4-oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1 1/2 cups mini pretzels, crushed (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
Nonstick olive oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Using the flat side of a meat mallet, gently pound chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap just until even thickness.
  • Place egg whites and mustard in a shallow dish; beat with a fork to mix. In a larger shallow dish, combine crushed pretzels, cheese, and thyme.
  • Dip chicken into the egg white mixture. Press into crumb mixture to coat. Place chicken in a single layer on an ungreased foil-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle chicken with any remaining crumb mixture and press lightly. Coat with cooking spray.
  • Bake chicken, uncovered, for 14 to 18 minutes or until no longer pink (170°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 chicken breast half, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN THIGHS



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The sweetness of pineapple is delicious in the golden brown sauce that covers the chicken.-LaVonne Hegland, St. Michael, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), skin removed
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar

Steps:

  • Place the chicken in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes., In a bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch and seasonings. Stir in the pineapple, soy sauce and vinegar until blended. Pour over chicken. Bake, uncovered, 20-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 185°, basting occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 795mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

HONEY MUSTARD PRETZEL-COATED CHICKEN FINGERS



Honey Mustard Pretzel-Coated Chicken Fingers image

Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 ounces raw boneless skinless lean chicken breast, cut into 8 strips
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons honey mustard, plus more, for optional dipping
1/4 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute
20 standard-sized (not mini) hard salted thin pretzel twists
1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Season chicken strips with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine honey mustard with egg substitute and whisk well. Submerge the chicken and set aside to marinate for at least 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place pretzels in sealable plastic bag, seal, and finely crush through the bag with a meat mallet or other heavy utensil. Add sugar, reseal, and shake to mix. Spread the mixture out on a large plate or in a large dish. Set aside.
  • Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  • Using tongs, transfer chicken strips to the pretzel-sugar mixture and thoroughly coat. Then transfer them to the baking sheet. (Discard excess mustard-egg mixture.) Mist the tops of the strips with nonstick spray.
  • Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes, flipping chicken halfway through baking, until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Eat and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349, Fat 2.5 grams, Sodium 928 milligrams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 13.5 grams

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