Pretzel Crusted Honey Mustard Chicken Strips & Parmesan Mashed Cauliflower

Chicken strips are one of those foods that everyone seems to love. Add to the ‘mix‘ a sweet and salty marinade and a crispy pretzel crust and your guaranteed to have a crowd pleaser. These chicken strips only take about 10 minutes to prep and about 15 minutes to bake, which makes for a meal that is both quick and delicious! I also included my side dish recipe which I made the night before and reheated for lunch. Great substitute for plain ‘ole mashed potatoes. They are made using primarily cauliflower with a little potato.

Serving: 4 (about 3-4 chicken strips each serving)

Calories: 225 per serving

Weight Watchers Points Plus Value: 7 per serving

Ingredients:

1 lb chicken, cut into strips

3 Tbsp honey

2 Tbsp mustard

1 cup pretzels, finely crushed

1/8 tsp salt, pepper, and garlic powder

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees, spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

2. Mix together honey and mustard in one small bowl. Mix together crushed pretzels and seasonings, and place in another small bowl. Place chicken in honey mustard mixture…followed by the pretzel mixture. Toss chicken to be sure it’s evenly coated. Lay chicken strips on baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, flip, then bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Serve with honey or mustard (or a mix of the two) as a dipping sauce if desired.

Parmesan Mashed Cauliflower

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets, trimmed of as much of the stems as possible

1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into 1″ cubes

1/4 cup sour cream

3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon each, salt and pepper

Fill a large pot with about an inch and a half of water. Fit with a steamer basket and place the cauliflower and potatoes inside. Cover and steam until very tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes. Drain well and return the cooked vegetables to the empty pot on the stovetop with the heat turned off. Allow them to stand for about 3 minutes to dry. Add sour cream, parmesan, salt, and pepper, and mash until smooth and well combined. Serve with freshly minced chives. Serves 4 l 3 points+ per serving