Meal Kit
Pretzel-Crusted Chicken with Hot Honey
and cheddar-cauliflower mash
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Cook Within: 5 days
Difficulty Level: Easy
Spice Level: Mild
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
David Padilla
Hot honey is a truly inspired sauce slash condiment; did you think before this moment that you wanted spicy honey? You really, really do. It's lip-smacking good with this pretzel-crusted chicken, a crunchy-salty experience you'll savor. Spicy-sweet-crunchy-salty? Pretty soon we'll have our own food show on a streaming service near you!
In Your Box (serves 2)
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3 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 13 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
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3 Tbsp. Pretzel Breading
- 1 fl. oz. Honey
- 12 oz. Cauliflower Florets
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¼ oz. Flour
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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1 oz. Sour Cream
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories560
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Carbohydrates31g
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Fat23g
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Protein53g
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Sodium1570mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 3 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Colander
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Cut cauliflower florets into 1” pieces.
Combine pretzel breading and 1 tsp. olive oil in a mixing bowl. Set aside.Combine honey and red pepper flakes (to taste) in another mixing bowl. Set aside.Pat chicken breasts dry, and season both sides with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.If using pork chops, season same amount. -
2 Prepare the Chicken
In another mixing bowl, thoroughly combine flour and 1 Tbsp. water.
Place chicken breasts on prepared baking sheet. Brush or spoon flour-water mixture on chicken and top with pretzel breading-olive oil mixture, pressing gently to adhere.If using pork chops, follow same instructions. -
3 Cook the Chicken
Roast chicken in hot oven until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 17-20 minutes.
If using pork chops, roast until pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 12-14 minutes.While chicken roasts, cook cauliflower. -
4 Cook the Cauliflower
Bring a medium pot with cauliflower covered by water to a boil, covered. Cook until fork-tender, 10-12 minutes.
Drain cauliflower in a colander and return to pot. Add sour cream, cheese, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper and mash until smooth. Cover and set aside. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, placing chicken on hot honey. Bon appétit!
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