Audrey Morgan is an associate food editor at Food & Wine ... F&W recipe developer Anna Theoktisto dredges chicken tenders in pretzel pieces and honey mustard, then fries them to golden perfection.

Honey mustard gives these pretzel-coated chicken bites a sweet-tangy kick ... with a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy skillet. A food processor also works, but be careful not to pulse them ...

Golden chicken thighs in a creamy mustard and honey sauce makes a great family supper, especially as you prepare it in a slow cooker. It might seem like a lot of mustard but the flavour softens ...