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A plate of homemade chicken tenders, next to a bowl of dipping sauce and a bag of Dot's Pretzels, which were used as breading on the tenders.

Dot's Pretzel Crusted Chicken Recipe

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We've turned America's favorite snack, Dot's Pretzels, into a delicious chicken tender that is sure to please adults and kids alike!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 423
Author Lindsay Viker

Ingredients

Pretzel Crusted Chicken

Homemade Ranch Dressing

Instructions

Pretzel Crusted Chicken

  • Place the Dot's Pretzels in a gallon size bag and seal with as much air as possible pressed out. Using a rolling pin , crush the pretzels until they are about a quarter of the size. (The smaller they are, the less likely they are to burn in the frying pan.)
  • Place the chicken breast on a cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. Pound the breast with the flat side of a meat tenderizer until it is about 1/2" thick. This will help the chicken cook faster and more evenly.
  • Slice the thinned chicken breast into tender-sized pieces. Coat with Dot's Pretzel rub if using. This will just enhance the flavor of the pretzel crust.
  • Fill 3 bowls - one with flour, one with egg, and one with pretzel crumbles. Season the egg and flour with salt and pepper to taste.
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  • Move the chicken breasts from the flour to the egg to the pretzels.
  • Add avocado oil to a fry pan and begin to heat. The oil will be ready when bubbles start to form around the end of a wooden spoon. Get a plate ready, lined with paper towels to drain.
  • Fry chicken for about 4 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Cover the pan with a splatter screen while chicken cooks to prevent oil from spitting up. Place on paper towel lined plate to rest for about 2 minutes.

Ranch Dressing

  • While the chicken is frying, mix together the ingredients for the ranch dressing in a small bowl.
  • Store any leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Notes

Thank you to our friends at Dot's Pretzels for sharing their tasty snack with us!
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Nutrition

Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 421mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg