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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

A delightful dish that perfectly combines crispy textures with sweet heat, making it ideal for family dinners, game-day gatherings, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Crunchy Coating

  • 6 cups cornflakes for crunch
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika for warmth
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder for depth
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder for savory notes

For the Chicken

  • 2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins for protein
  • 2 large eggs, beaten for binding
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce for heat
  • Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling for moisture
  • 1/2 cup honey for sweetness
  • 2-3 tablespoons hot sauce for added heat
  • 1-3 teaspoons cayenne pepper for spiciness
  • 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder for smokiness
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder for seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder for seasoning
  • Sea salt for seasoning

For Garnishing

  • Fresh thyme, cilantro, or parsley for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cornflakes, grated parmesan, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  • In a separate shallow dish, whisk together beaten eggs and hot sauce.

Coating the Chicken

  • Dip each chicken tenderloin into the egg and hot sauce mixture, coating thoroughly.
  • Allow excess egg mixture to drip off before pressing chicken into the cornflake mixture.
  • Press cornflakes firmly onto chicken, ensuring even coating.

Baking

  • Arrange coated chicken on the baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Drizzle lightly with extra virgin olive oil.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Hot Honey Glaze

  • In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and sea salt.
  • Stir over low heat until combined.

Finishing Touch

  • Brush hot honey glaze over baked chicken.
  • Let chicken sit for a few minutes for the glaze to set.
  • Serve with fresh herbs on top.

Notes

Make sure to crush the cornflakes finely for a better coating. Allow the chicken to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before baking for more even cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9g
Keyword baked chicken, comfort food, crispy chicken, family dinner, Hot Honey Chicken
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