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Crispy Baked Hot Honey Chicken

This crispy baked hot honey chicken delivers a perfect balance of spicy and sweet with a crunchy coating and sticky glaze.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Chicken, Dinner, Main Course, Quick Meals
Cuisine: American
Calories: 490

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 pounds total
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 tablespoon nonstick cooking spray olive oil or avocado oil spray
For the Breading
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour about 120 grams
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce such as Frank's RedHot
  • 4 cups cornflakes cereal crushed
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked or sweet
  • 2 teaspoons seasoning blend like poultry seasoning or Cajun seasoning
For the Hot Honey Sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey California wildflower honey preferred
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce additional
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder or 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and lightly grease with nonstick spray.
  2. Place the cornflakes in a food processor and pulse until they form coarse crumbs, or crush them by hand in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin.
  3. Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour and brown sugar whisked together, one with eggs and 2 tablespoons hot sauce beaten until smooth, and one with the crushed cornflakes, paprika, and seasoning blend mixed well.
  4. Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to create cutlets of even thickness (about 1/2 inch). Place them between plastic wrap and gently pound with a rolling pin or meat mallet to uniform thickness.
  5. Season both sides of the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then dip into the egg wash, letting excess drip off, and finally coat thoroughly with the cornflake mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  6. Arrange the coated chicken pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray to help them brown.
  7. Bake for 15 to 16 minutes, until the chicken is golden brown, crispy, and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
  8. While the chicken bakes, combine the honey, remaining 2 tablespoons hot sauce, butter, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and mustard powder in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter melts and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  9. Drizzle the hot honey sauce over the baked chicken just before serving, or serve it on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 35gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 890mgFiber: 1gSugar: 38g

Notes

For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs mixed with crushed cornflakes. You can adjust the heat level by using more or less hot sauce in the glaze. Store leftover chicken and sauce separately in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat chicken in the oven at 350°F to restore crispiness. The sauce can be made ahead and kept refrigerated for up to a week. Serve with coleslaw, roasted vegetables, or a green salad to balance the sweetness. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour and certified gluten-free cornflakes.

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