Description
This Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken recipe combines a crispy golden coating with a sweet and spicy honey glaze for the perfect balance of comfort and flavor. Easy to make, oven-baked, and irresistibly crunchy — it’s a family favorite with a restaurant-quality taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes or panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper and a wire rack.
- Pat chicken dry and flatten if needed for even thickness.
- Prepare three bowls: flour with spices, beaten eggs, and crushed cornflakes or panko.
- Coat chicken in flour, then egg, then crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Arrange chicken on wire rack and lightly spray or drizzle oil.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- In a small saucepan, warm honey, hot sauce, and cayenne until smooth.
- Drizzle hot honey glaze over chicken while warm and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crunch, let chicken rest on the wire rack for a few minutes before glazing.
- Store leftovers separately from the glaze to maintain crispiness.
- Reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 36
- Cholesterol: 125