Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Tenders

Mashed Potatoes and Lemon-Pepper Peas
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Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1½ cups crushed pretzels
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1½ lb chicken tenderloins
  • ¼ cup olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup honey mustard

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Whisk together eggs and mustard in a shallow bowl; stir together pretzels and panko in a separate shallow bowl.
  2. Dip chicken in beaten egg, letting excess drip off; dredge in pretzel mixture to coat.
  3. Cook chicken, in batches, in 2 Tbsp hot oil per batch in a large skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes per side.
  4. Remove from skillet, and place on a baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes or until chicken is done. Serve with honey mustard for dipping.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 lb Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 (12-oz) pkg frozen peas
  • 2 tsp lemon-pepper seasoning

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Combine potatoes and water to cover in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender.
  2. Drain and return to pot. Add butter and milk; mash to desired consistency and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Steam peas according to package directions; toss with seasoning.

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