Description
Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is a tantalizing blend of sweet and spicy flavors. With a crispy cornflake crust and a drizzle of homemade hot honey sauce, this dish is a family favorite. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s an easy, flavorful, and satisfying dinner option.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 2 cups cornflakes, crushed
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast tenderloins
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
- For the Hot Honey:
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp chipotle chili powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- Pinch of sea salt
- For Garnish:
- Fresh thyme, cilantro, or parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Coating:
- Combine crushed cornflakes, grated Parmesan, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Set Up Dredging Station:
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and hot sauce.
- Coat the Chicken:
- Dip chicken tenderloins in the egg mixture, then coat with the cornflake mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet:
- Place coated chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Bake:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake for 20–25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and crispy.
- Prepare Hot Honey Sauce:
- While chicken bakes, combine honey, hot sauce, cayenne, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until warm and smooth.
- Serve:
- Drizzle hot honey over the baked chicken and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper and hot sauce to customize spice level.
- Substitute cornflakes with panko breadcrumbs or crushed pretzels for variety.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
