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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

Enjoy crispy and flavorful Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken that’s perfect for any occasion. Try this easy recipe today!

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups cornflakes
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins
  • extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2–3 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1–3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • sea salt
  • fresh thyme, cilantro, or parsley, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, blend cornflakes, parmesan, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and sea salt until finely crumbled. Transfer to a shallow bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together beaten eggs and hot sauce. Coat chicken tenderloins in the egg mixture, then dredge in cornflake crumbs until fully covered.
  4. Place coated chicken on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  6. While baking, prepare the hot honey sauce by warming honey with hot sauce and spices in a saucepan over medium heat.
  7. Drizzle warm sauce over baked chicken before serving.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece (85g)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 13g
  • Sodium: 430mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 19g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: For added crunch, double coat the chicken by dipping it back in the egg mixture and then re-coating with crumbs before baking. Customize spice levels by adjusting the amount of cayenne pepper in the hot honey sauce.

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