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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

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  • Author: KimEasy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Chicken Recipes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is oven-fried to golden perfection and drizzled with a sticky-sweet hot honey glaze. It’s a healthier spin on crispy fried chicken with all the flavor and none of the mess. Perfect for dinner, game day, or meal prep!

 

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

  • 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)

  • 1 tsp hot sauce (optional, for marinade)

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed cornflakes or panko breadcrumbs

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra flavor)

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

  • Olive oil spray or cooking spray

For the Hot Honey:

  • 1/3 cup honey

  • 1-2 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to heat preference)

  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

Instructions

  • Marinate the chicken:
    In a bowl or zip-top bag, mix buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight in the fridge).

  • Prep the coating:
    In a shallow bowl, mix crushed cornflakes (or panko), Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  • Coat the chicken:
    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment and place a wire rack on top (optional but helps crisp). Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off, then press each piece into the coating mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.

  • Bake:
    Place coated chicken on the rack or baking sheet. Lightly spray tops with olive oil or cooking spray. Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).

  • Make the hot honey:
    In a small saucepan, warm honey, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and vinegar over low heat for 2–3 minutes. Stir well, then remove from heat.

 

  • Drizzle and serve:
    Once chicken is out of the oven, drizzle with warm hot honey or serve it on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, double-coat the chicken by dipping back into the buttermilk and crumbs before baking.

  • Adjust the spice level of the hot honey to your liking.

  • This is great served with mashed potatoes, slaw, or a crisp salad.

Find it online: https://newsvks.com/baked-crunchy-hot-honey-chicken-2/