Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken
This dish features crispy, golden chicken coated in a sweet and spicy glaze, perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1.5 lbs 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika optional but recommended
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch
For the Hot Honey Sauce
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for more heat
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice optional, for a tangy kick
For Garnish (optional)
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Sesame seeds or crushed peanuts for added crunch
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- In another shallow dish, beat the eggs well.
- In a third dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken piece: first in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg, and finally roll in the panko breadcrumbs.
- Place the breaded chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil.
Cooking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the crust is golden brown.
- While the chicken bakes, prepare the hot honey sauce by combining honey, hot sauce, butter, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Heat over medium until smooth.
- Optionally, add apple cider vinegar or lemon juice to the sauce.
- Once the chicken is done, drizzle the hot honey sauce over it and garnish with parsley and other optional toppings.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for best results. For longer storage, freeze the cooked chicken.