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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe

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This Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors with a crispy cornflake and parmesan coating. Juicy chicken breast tenderloins are coated in a spicy egg and hot sauce mixture, dredged in a seasoned crunchy crumb mix, baked to golden perfection, and topped with a warm, flavorful hot honey glaze. It's an easy yet impressive meal that’s great for weeknights or entertaining.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

For the Chicken Coating

  • 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

For the Hot Honey Sauce

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2-3 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1-3 teaspoons cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Fresh thyme, cilantro, or parsley, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and aid in easy cleanup.
  2. Prepare Crumbs: In a food processor, pulse the cornflakes, parmesan, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of sea salt until you achieve fine crumbs. If you don’t have a processor, crush the cornflakes in a ziplock bag by stepping on them and mix with the other dry ingredients. Transfer this seasoned crumb mixture to a shallow bowl.
  3. Coat the Chicken: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and mix in 2 tablespoons of hot sauce. Add the chicken breast tenderloins and toss until they are fully coated in the egg mixture.
  4. Dredge: Dip the hot sauce-coated chicken pieces into the crumb mixture, pressing to fully coat. For a thicker crust, repeat the process by dipping back into the eggs and then into the crumbs again. Place the coated chicken pieces evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over the chicken to help crisp the coating during baking.
  5. Bake: Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through if desired, until the coating is crisp and the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
  6. Make Hot Honey Sauce: While the chicken bakes, combine the honey, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of sea salt in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat until gently simmering and all ingredients are well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  7. Serve: When the chicken is done, drizzle the warm hot honey sauce generously over the pieces. Garnish with fresh thyme, cilantro, or parsley for a fresh herbal note. If the sauce thickens too much, simply warm it for about 5 seconds in the microwave before serving. Enjoy immediately for the best texture.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free cornflakes to make this recipe gluten-free.
  • The amount of cayenne pepper can be adjusted according to your heat preference.
  • For extra crispiness, allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes after baking to let the coating set.
  • Substitute chicken breast tenderloins with boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a juicier result.
  • Leftover hot honey sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week and gently reheated before use.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 4 ounces chicken with sauce)
  • Calories: 403 kcal
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 480 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/baked-crunchy-hot-honey-chicken-recipe/