Dinner for 3
Pretzel Chicken Tenders
Chicken tenders are coated with seasoned pretzel crumbs, baked until crisp, and served with a honey mustard dip.
$8.64for 4 servings
$2.16 per serving$8.64 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Photo: skinnytaste.com
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 3servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersBack to school
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken tenders$4.29/lb typical | 1 lb | $4.29Typical price |
| Chips, pretzels, popcorn$0.22/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.44Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.19Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.48 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupHoney or maple syrupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
- 8 chicken tenders
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 large egg
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet with cooking oil.
- Stir the Dijon mustard, honey, onion powder, and salt together in a small bowl.
- Crush the pretzels, mix them with the breadcrumbs and garlic powder, and place the mixture in a shallow dish.
- Beat the egg in another shallow dish, dip each chicken tender in the egg, and press it into the pretzel mixture.
- Arrange the tenders on the baking sheet and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, turning once, until they reach 165 F.
- Serve the baked tenders with the remaining honey mustard mixture.
Swaps
- Chicken tenders for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $0.80/lb less at typical prices
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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