Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe
This baked crunchy hot honey chicken recipe delivers the perfect combination of crispy texture, sweet honey glaze, and a spicy kick. Perfect for weeknights or entertaining, it's a healthier alternative to fried chicken with all the flavor you love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup hot sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Set up a dredging station: Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and panko breadcrumbs in a third.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into the egg, and coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Place the coated chicken on the baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden and crispy.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, hot sauce, and honey.
- Brush the hot honey glaze over the baked chicken, ensuring an even coating.
- Return to the oven for 5 more minutes to set the glaze.
- Remove, let rest for a few minutes, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the hot honey glaze.
- Serve with coleslaw, mashed potatoes, or steamed veggies for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg