Name: Crispy Baked Hot Honey Chicken Recipe You Must Try
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Thighs can be juicier if preferred; 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor use fresh for best results; 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Enhances flavor use fresh for best results; 0.5 tablespoon Nonstick Cooking Spray Helps prevent sticking a light oil spray can work too; 1 cup Flour Essential coating almond flour can be a gluten-free substitute; 0.5 cup Light Brown Sugar Adds sweetness to the breading coconut sugar is a low-GI alternative; 2 large Eggs Binds the breading switch to flax eggs for a vegan option; 2 tablespoons Hot Sauce Imparts spiciness to the egg wash adjust based on heat preference; 4 cups Cornflakes Creates the crunchy texture gluten-free cornflakes are available; 1 teaspoon Paprika Adds color and mild flavor smoked paprika can deepen the taste; 2 teaspoons Seasoning Mix Salt chili powder black pepper and cayenne pepper enhance flavor; 0.5 cup Honey Provides sweetness and moisture maple syrup is a great vegan alternative; 2 tablespoons Additional Hot Sauce Provides extra heat choose your favorite brand; 4 tablespoons Butter Adds richness to the sauce plant-based butter can keep it dairy-free; 0.25 cup Light Brown Sugar Sweetens the sauce cane sugar is a good substitute; 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Balances the sauces acidity lemon juice can also work; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Season the sauce with flavorful spices; 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Season the sauce with flavorful spices; 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder Season the sauce with flavorful spices

Description

Crispy Baked Hot Honey Chicken is a delightful baked dish combining crunchy coating with sweet and spicy hot honey sauce. Perfect for fans of Hot Honey Fried Chicken and Hot Honey Chicken Breast looking for a flavorful American dinner.

Ingredients

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4 pieces Chicken Breasts Thighs can be juicier if preferred
1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor use fresh for best results
1 teaspoon Black Pepper Enhances flavor use fresh for best results
0.5 tablespoon Nonstick Cooking Spray Helps prevent sticking a light oil spray can work too
1 cup Flour Essential coating almond flour can be a gluten-free substitute
0.5 cup Light Brown Sugar Adds sweetness to the breading coconut sugar is a low-GI alternative
2 large Eggs Binds the breading switch to flax eggs for a vegan option
2 tablespoons Hot Sauce Imparts spiciness to the egg wash adjust based on heat preference
4 cups Cornflakes Creates the crunchy texture gluten-free cornflakes are available
1 teaspoon Paprika Adds color and mild flavor smoked paprika can deepen the taste
2 teaspoons Seasoning Mix Salt chili powder black pepper and cayenne pepper enhance flavor
0.5 cup Honey Provides sweetness and moisture maple syrup is a great vegan alternative
2 tablespoons Additional Hot Sauce Provides extra heat choose your favorite brand
4 tablespoons Butter Adds richness to the sauce plant-based butter can keep it dairy-free
0.25 cup Light Brown Sugar Sweetens the sauce cane sugar is a good substitute
2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Balances the sauces acidity lemon juice can also work
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Season the sauce with flavorful spices
1 teaspoon Onion Powder Season the sauce with flavorful spices
1 teaspoon Mustard Powder Season the sauce with flavorful spices

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F.
Crush cornflakes into small pieces using a food processor or a rolling pin.
Set up three shallow bowls one for flour and brown sugar one for whisked eggs with hot sauce and a third for the crushed cornflake mixture.
Prepare the chicken by slicing and tenderizing it to a uniform thickness.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper then coat each piece in the flour mixture dip in the egg wash and roll in the cornflake mixture.
Arrange the coated chicken pieces on a greased baking sheet and spray lightly with nonstick spray.
Bake for 15-16 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
Meanwhile prepare your hot honey sauce by combining the desired ingredients in a saucepan over low heat.
Drizzle the baked chicken with the hot honey sauce before serving.

Notes

Serve with a side of creamy coleslaw for a refreshing contrast
For crisp tops broil 2–3 minutes at the end

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g + 8g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 120mg