Recipes and photography from Good Food, by Sina Mizrahi
Courtesy of ArtScroll/Mesorah Publications

I felt quite ingenious when, ten years ago, I ran out of bread crumbs and crushed the pretzels my toddler left over from his lunch to coat chicken strips. It made for a delicious coating and I patted myself on the shoulder for that clever move. I did not know it was already a thing; regardless, in my nest it was revolutionary. I upgraded it with a stroke of hot jalapeño honey (it’s barely spicy) and a dipping sauce. It is now complete. And my kids (and I) love it.

SERVES 4–6

Chicken

• 2 cups salted pretzels
• 1 egg, beaten
• ½ tsp granulated garlic
• ½ tsp granulated onion
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1¼ lb chicken breast, cut into ½-inch strips

Jalapeño Honey

• ⅓ cup honey
• ½ jalapeño pepper, sliced

Dijon Dip

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 Tbsp Jalapeño Honey

Preheat oven to 450°F. Place a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet.

In the bowl of a food processor, pulse pretzels until coarsely crushed, but some larger pieces remain; transfer to a shallow dish. In a large bowl, combine egg, granulated garlic, granulated onion, salt, and pepper. Add chicken; stir to coat.

Dredge chicken in pretzel crumbs; transfer to wire rack. Generously coat with cooking spray; bake until golden and the edges are crisp, 12 minutes. Flip, spray with more oil, and bake for another 10–12 minutes.

Prepare the Jalapeño Honey: In a saucepan, heat honey and jalapeño over medium-low heat until it reaches a light simmer. Remove from heat; steep for 5–7 minutes. Optional: Strain through a sieve to remove jalapeño and seeds.

Prepare the Dijon Dip: Combine mayonnaise, mustard, and Jalapeño Honey in a small bowl.

To serve: Transfer chicken to a serving platter; brush Jalapeño Honey on both sides. Serve with Dijon Dip.

Tip: Line the baking sheet with foil for easier cleanup.

(Originally featured in Family Table, Issue 752)