Honey Mustard Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Tenders

Honey Mustard Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Tenders

Crispy chicken tenders get a protein-packed upgrade with a crunchy coating made from CRISP POWER Honey Mustard Protein Pretzels.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Tenders

  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1/2 cup unflavored whey protein powder or flour of choice
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups CRISP POWER Honey Mustard Protein Pretzels, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • Avocado oil spray

For the Salad

  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup pickled red onion
  • 1/3 cup corn
  • Grated Parmesan, to taste
  • Honey mustard dressing, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F.
  2. Season the chicken tenders with garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and sea salt.
  3. Coat each chicken tender in the whey protein powder or flour, dip into the beaten eggs, then press into the crushed Honey Mustard Protein Pretzels until evenly coated.
  4. Lightly spray the coated chicken tenders with avocado oil.
  5. Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  6. Assemble the salad with romaine, avocado, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onion, corn, and Parmesan.
  7. Slice the chicken tenders and serve over the salad. Finish with honey mustard dressing and enjoy.
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