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The Best Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe

The Best Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe
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Simple cornflake-crusted chicken baked until crispy, then drizzled with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce. This dish is easy to make and loved by everyone!

Ingredients

Cornflake-Crusted Chicken:

  • 6 cups cornflakes (use gluten-free if needed)
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce
  • 2 lb chicken breast tenderloins
  • Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Hot Honey:

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2–3 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1–3 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 tsp chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Fresh thyme, cilantro, or parsley, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, combine cornflakes, parmesan, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Pulse until fine crumbs form. Alternatively, crush the crumbs in a ziplock bag.
  3. Beat eggs in a bowl, add hot sauce and chicken, and toss to coat.
  4. Dredge the chicken in the crumb mixture, ensuring full coverage. For a thicker coating, repeat the egg and crumb coating process. Place on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 20-25 minutes until crispy.
  5. Prepare the sauce: Warm honey, hot sauce, cayenne, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt in a sauce pot.
  6. Drizzle the warm sauce over the baked chicken. Garnish with herbs before serving.

Notes

  • If the sauce thickens, warm it briefly in the microwave before drizzling over the chicken.

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