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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: samahkitchen
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes (+ marinating)
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Chicken recipes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is the perfect combo of crispy, juicy, sweet, and spicy! Oven-baked until golden and crunchy, then drizzled with a sticky homemade hot honey sauce, it’s a flavor-packed dish the whole family will love—no frying required!

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken tenders or thighs

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce

  • 2 cups cornflakes, crushed

  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Olive oil spray or drizzle

For the hot honey:

  • 1/2 cup honey

  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)

  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for more heat)

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken: In a bowl, whisk together buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight for best flavor).

  2. Preheat oven: Preheat to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it.

  3. Prepare coating: In a shallow bowl, mix crushed cornflakes, panko, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  4. Bread the chicken: Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge in the cornflake mixture, pressing to coat. Place on prepared baking sheet.

  5. Bake: Lightly spray or drizzle chicken with olive oil. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and cooked through.

  6. Make hot honey: In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Warm over low heat just until thin and pourable.

  7. Finish and serve: Drizzle hot honey over baked chicken just before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions if desired.

Notes

  • Want it extra spicy? Add more hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the honey.

  • Serve with mashed potatoes, biscuits, or over a salad for a full meal.

  • Leftovers reheat well in the oven or air fryer to stay crispy.

Find it online: https://quickbiteskitchen.com/baked-crunchy-hot-honey-chicken-recipe/