Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe
This Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken recipe is a delicious blend of crispy, flavorful chicken paired with a sweet and spicy honey glaze. Perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests.
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Chicken:
- 6 cups cornflakes (use gluten free, if needed)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins
- extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Hot Honey:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2–3 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1–3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- sea salt
- fresh thyme, cilantro, or parsley, for serving
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the coating: Crush cornflakes, parmesan, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Coat chicken in egg and hot sauce mixture, then dredge in crumbs.
- Bake the chicken: Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes until crisp.
- Make the sauce: Warm honey, hot sauce, spices, and salt in a pot.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle sauce over chicken, top with herbs, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Hot Honey Glaze, Gluten Free Chicken