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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe
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A simple and delicious recipe for Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken. This cornflake-crusted chicken is baked to crispy perfection on a sheet pan and drizzled with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce.

Ingredients

Cornflake-Crusted Chicken:

  • 6 cups cornflakes (gluten-free if needed)
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce
  • 2 lb chicken breast tenderloins
  • Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Hot Honey Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2–3 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1–3 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 tsp chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • 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, combine cornflakes, parmesan, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Pulse until fine crumbs form. Alternatively, crush the crumbs in a ziplock bag.
  3. In a bowl, beat the eggs, add hot sauce and chicken, and toss to coat.
  4. Dredge the chicken through the crumbs, fully covering. For a thicker coating, repeat the process. Place on the prepared baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 20-25 minutes until crispy.
  5. While the chicken bakes, make the sauce by warming honey, hot sauce, cayenne, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt in a sauce pot.
  6. Drizzle the warm sauce over the baked chicken, top with herbs, and enjoy!

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