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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

Crispy oven-baked chicken coated in a golden crust and drizzled with sweet and spicy hot honey.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 cups crushed cornflakes or panko
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Hot Honey
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce adjust to taste
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tbsp melted butter

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and prepare baking sheet with wire rack.
  2. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, then egg, then crushed cornflakes.
  3. Place on rack, drizzle with oil, and bake 20–25 minutes.
  4. Warm honey with hot sauce, butter, and pepper flakes.
  5. Drizzle hot honey over baked chicken and serve.

Notes

Adjust spice level to preference. Use wire rack for maximum crispiness.