# Pretzel Chicken Nuggets These Crispy Chicken Tenders are Breaded Using Crushed Salty Snacks By M | Published 2015-11-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-nuggets References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/clairenolan/how-to-make-pretzel-crusted-chicken-nuggets-1umpg?utm_term=.kt0Ajd0Pqx) & [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com) These [breaded chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/applegate-naturals-chicken-products) nuggets opt for a [fusion of flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-ums) thanks to the addition of grounded pretzels used as the salty coating. The inclusion of the cracker adds a crispy and dynamic texture to these already cult favorite foods. Pretzels and chicken nuggets have quite a few flavors already in common making them an ideal match for one another. Both are crispy with a salty flavor and the dry texture of the pretzel lends itself well as a coating for cooking meat. The breading is made using [crushed pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasoned-pretzels) which are already generously seasoned with salt topped with parmesan cheese, flour, eggs and pepper. Chicken strips are dipped into the egg and then the pretzel coating before being either baked for a healthy version or deep fried for a more sinful fast food taste. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pretzel-coated Foods:** Opportunity to create new snack offerings using pretzel crusts or coatings for various food items. - **DIY Food Coatings:** Opportunity to offer DIY seasoning and coating kits as a way for consumers to customize their own meals. - **Alternative Snack Coatings:** Opportunity to explore other unconventional snack coatings or crusts for traditional foods. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Snacks:** The food industry can innovate by using different coatings for their products to appeal to different tastes - **Culinary Technology:** Culinary technology can be explored to develop new and innovative ways to coat food items. - **Packaged Food and Convenience:** Packaged food companies can introduce new snack products which are easy to make at home using pretzel coatings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Extra-Crispy Snacking Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-krunchy-chicken-chicken-nuggets.md) - [Sandwich-Inspired Pretzel Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pbj-berry-pretzel-nuggets.md) - [Pretzel-Inspired Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzel-crackers.md) - [Mini Savory Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/be-snacking.md) - [Savory Snacking Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacking-donut.md) - [Pizza-Flavored Pretzel Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filled-pretzel-nuggets.md) - [Limited-Time Cheese-Inspired Pretzel Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-pretzel-bites.md) - [Cheese-Stuffed Pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combos-pizzeria-baked-pretzel.md) - [Cheese Puff-Dusted Pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-cheetos-pretzel-bites.md)