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Baked Hot Honey Chicken

Baked Hot Honey Chicken: 5 Steps to Crunchy Perfection

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  • Author: Anna
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Baked Hot Honey Chicken recipe features juicy chicken thighs coated in a super crunchy cornflake crust and baked to perfection. The crispy exterior contrasts beautifully with the tender, flavorful meat inside, all enhanced by a luscious sweet and spicy hot honey sauce.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce
  • 4 cups cornflakes
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tsp paprika or smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce (or more to taste)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 3/4 tsp chili powder (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean-up and to prevent sticking.
  2. In a food processor, combine the cornflakes, grated Parmesan cheese, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Pulse until the mixture reaches a fine, crumbly texture. Transfer this crumb mixture into a shallow bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs together with the hot sauce until thoroughly combined. Toss the chicken thighs in this egg mixture ensuring each piece is well coated.
  4. Roll each coated chicken thigh in the prepared crumb mixture, pressing gently so the crumbs stick well and fully cover all sides.
  5. Place the crumb-coated chicken thighs on the lined baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken pieces to help create a golden brown, crispy crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
  6. While the chicken bakes, whisk together the honey, hot sauce, garlic powder, chili flakes, chili powder, and salt in a large bowl until well combined.
  7. Once the chicken is done baking, drizzle the hot honey sauce generously over the crispy chicken and serve immediately to enjoy the perfect balance of sweet, heat, and crunch.

Notes

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 piece
    • Calories: 351
    • Sugar: 17 g
    • Sodium: 950 mg
    • Fat: 18 g
    • Saturated Fat: 4 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 31 g
    • Fiber: 2 g
    • Protein: 18 g
    • Cholesterol: 150 mg

    Find it online: https://chroka.com/baked-hot-honey-chicken/