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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

This Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken combines a crispy coating with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze, creating a healthy alternative to traditional fried chicken.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Coating
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts The stars of the dish, easy to work with and tender when baked.
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs Use regular or panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
  • 1/2 cup flour Helps the breadcrumbs stick to the chicken.
  • 2 pieces eggs (beaten) Acts as a binder for the coating.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Adds savory flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon paprika Adds smokiness and color.
  • to taste salt and pepper Enhances the natural flavor of the chicken.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Helps chicken crisp up while baking.
Hot Honey Sauce
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce Gives the glaze its signature kick.
  • 1/4 cup honey Balances the spiciness of the hot sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) For extra heat.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it with olive oil.
  2. In bowl 1, combine the flour with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. In bowl 2, beat the eggs until smooth.
  4. In bowl 3, add the breadcrumbs.
Coating the Chicken
  1. Dredge each chicken breast in the seasoned flour mixture, shake off excess flour.
  2. Dip chicken into the beaten eggs, allowing extra egg to drip off.
  3. Press chicken into the breadcrumbs, ensuring even coating on all sides. Repeat for all chicken breasts.
Baking
  1. Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
  2. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 75°C).
Making the Hot Honey Sauce
  1. In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes. Heat over low until warm and well combined.
Serving
  1. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then drizzle hot honey sauce over or serve on the side.
  2. Serve with side dishes like roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, salad, or rice.

Notes

For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs. Marinating chicken in buttermilk can enhance flavor. Adjust heat by modifying hot sauce and red pepper flakes. Do not skip olive oil for crispiness. Let chicken rest post-baking.