Honey Dijon Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups no-sugar-added apricot spread
• 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 1/4 teaspoons ground red pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 6 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cups crushed pretzels
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

Preparation

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well. Measure 1 cup apricot mixture, and set aside.
2. Dip chicken pieces in remaining apricot mixture; dredge in crushed pretzels. Place on 2 large baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until chicken is done.
3. Combine reserved 1 cup apricot mixture and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes. Combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water; stir well. Add to hot apricot mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened. Serve sauce with chicken nuggets.