Description
Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is a delicious dish that features crispy, oven-baked chicken coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. This recipe offers a healthier alternative to fried chicken, with a crunchy coating that balances the heat of hot sauce and the sweetness of honey.
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for spice level)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Olive oil spray (for baking)
For the hot honey sauce:
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp hot sauce (adjust for heat preference)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (for tanginess)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with olive oil spray.
- Prepare the coating: In a shallow dish, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Beat the eggs in another dish. In a third dish, mix the panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip the chicken into the flour mixture, then the eggs, and finally the panko mixture. Press lightly to ensure the breadcrumbs stick.
- Bake the chicken: Place the breaded chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray the tops with olive oil spray. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown, crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prepare the hot honey sauce: In a saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, butter, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Glaze the chicken: Drizzle or toss the baked chicken in the hot honey sauce. Serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Make it spicier by adding extra cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the glaze.
- For a crispier chicken, double dip in the egg and breadcrumb mixture.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and flour for a gluten-free version.
- Add minced garlic to the sauce for extra flavor or sprinkle garlic powder over the chicken before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
