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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe

5 from 11 reviews

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.

Ingredients

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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
  • 23 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 13 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 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.
  3. Bake the chicken: Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes until crisp.
  4. Make the sauce: Warm honey, hot sauce, spices, and salt in a pot.
  5. Finish and serve: Drizzle sauce over chicken, top with herbs, and enjoy!

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Keywords: Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Hot Honey Glaze, Gluten Free Chicken