Description
Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is a delicious, family-friendly dish that combines the satisfying crunch of cornflakes with the sweet heat of hot honey. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to game day snacks. The chicken is baked to perfection, ensuring a crispy exterior while remaining juicy and tender on the inside. Drizzled with a homemade hot honey sauce, this dish offers a delightful flavor experience that both kids and adults will love. Serve it with your favorite sides or as part of an appetizer spread for a crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2–3 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1–3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- sea salt
- fresh thyme, cilantro, or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, pulse cornflakes, parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and sea salt until fine crumbs form.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and hot sauce. Coat chicken tenderloins in the egg mixture, then dredge in the cornflake crumbs.
- Arrange coated chicken on the baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare the hot honey sauce by warming honey, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, chipotle chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt in a saucepan.
- Drizzle the warm sauce over the baked chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (100g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg