Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken
If you’re in search of a deliciously crispy and flavorful chicken dish that’s easy to prepare, look no further than this Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe. Combining a crunchy panko breadcrumb coating with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce, this meal is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. Not only is it family-friendly and customizable to suit any spice level, but it also provides a healthier alternative to fried chicken without sacrificing flavor. Once you try this dish, it’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the chicken dry and season flour with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Set up three dipping stations: one for seasoned flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken piece in flour, dip in eggs, then roll in panko breadcrumbs.
- Place coated chicken on the baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a saucepan, heat honey, hot sauce, butter, and red pepper flakes until melted into a smooth sauce; add vinegar or lemon juice if desired.
- Drizzle hot honey sauce over baked chicken before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg