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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe
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This Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken recipe features crispy, golden chicken tenderloins coated in a flavorful cornflake and parmesan crust, baked to perfection and drizzled with a spicy and sweet hot honey sauce. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dish that balances heat, sweetness, and savory crunch, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or casual entertaining.

Ingredients

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Chicken Coating

  • 6 cups cornflakes (use gluten free, if needed)
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Sea salt, a pinch

Chicken and Marinade

  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins
  • Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Hot Honey Sauce

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2–3 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1–3 teaspoons cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Sea salt, a pinch

Garnish

  • Fresh thyme, cilantro, or parsley, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Coating: In a food processor, pulse the cornflakes, parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of sea salt until you achieve fine crumbs. If you don’t have a processor, crush the cornflakes in a ziplock bag by stepping on it. Transfer the crumbs to a shallow bowl for dredging.
  3. Marinate Chicken: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the hot sauce. Add the chicken breast tenderloins and toss until they are fully coated in the egg mixture.
  4. Coat Chicken: Dredge each piece of chicken through the crumb mixture, fully coating it. For extra crunch, dip the chicken back into the egg mixture and then again into the crumbs before placing them on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the coated chicken with a little extra virgin olive oil to encourage crisping.
  5. Bake Chicken: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden and crisp on all sides.
  6. Make Hot Honey Sauce: While the chicken bakes, heat the honey, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan over low heat. Warm gently until combined and flavorful, but do not boil.
  7. Serve: Drizzle the warm hot honey sauce over the baked chicken. Garnish with fresh thyme, cilantro, or parsley. If the sauce thickens, rewarm briefly in the microwave for about 5 seconds before drizzling. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of cayenne pepper and hot sauce in both the chicken marinade and sauce to make the dish milder or spicier according to your preference.
  • Use gluten-free cornflakes if you need the recipe to be gluten-free.
  • For a thicker and crunchier crust, double-dip the chicken in egg and crumbs.
  • Serve with a fresh salad or steamed vegetables to balance the richness of the dish.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.

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