Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken
A delightful chicken dish featuring crispy cornflake coating and a sweet, spicy hot honey sauce, perfect for family meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins Can substitute with thighs or drumsticks
- 6 cups cornflakes Use gluten-free cornflakes if needed
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder Used in both chicken coating and sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Used in both chicken coating and sauce
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
For the Hot Honey Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2-3 tablespoons hot sauce Adjust according to taste
- 1-3 teaspoons cayenne pepper Adjust for preferred spice level
- 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Sea salt To taste
For Serving
- Fresh thyme, cilantro, or parsley For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine cornflakes, parmesan, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Pulse until fine crumbs are formed.
- Pour the crushed cornflake mixture into a shallow bowl.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the hot sauce. Toss the chicken tenderloins in the egg mixture until they are well coated.
- Dredge each chicken piece in the cornflake crumb mixture until fully covered. For a thicker coating, dip the chicken back into the egg mixture and then into the crumbs again.
Baking
- Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until crispy and golden.
Making the Sauce
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the hot honey sauce by warming honey, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, chipotle chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan.
- Once the chicken is done, drizzle the warm hot honey sauce over the top.
Serving
- Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy!
Notes
Store any leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place in a preheated oven at 350°F until warmed through for the best texture.