This is one of our frequent go-to dinners for when we need something quick, easy and healthy.
Ingredients
4 4-ounce chicken breast cutlets (about ¼" thickness) or 1 pound chicken breast tenders
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons honey mustard or Dijon mustard
1½ cups pretzels, crushed (yields approx. 1 cup)
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
Olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set aside.
In a shallow bowl, whisk egg whites and honey mustard.
In another shallow bowl, mix pretzels, cheese, onion powder, and garlic powder.
Dip a chicken breast in egg mixture. Then dip the chicken in the pretzel mixture, pressing the coating to help it adhere and making sure both sides get well-coated. Place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken.
Spray tops of chicken lightly with cooking spray. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until pretzel coating is browned and chicken is thoroughly cooked. Serve immediately.
Notes
Adapted from Eat Better America
Recipe by Alida's Kitchen at https://www.alidaskitchen.com/2012/03/01/lighter-pretzel-crusted-chicken/