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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

Deliciously crunchy chicken coated with hot honey sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • food processor
  • shallow bowl

Ingredients
  

Chicken Coating

  • 6 cups cornflakes use gluten free, if needed
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins
  • extra virgin olive oil for drizzling

Hot Honey Sauce

  • ½ cup honey
  • 2-3 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1-3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • sea salt
  • fresh thyme, cilantro, or parsley for serving

Instructions
 

Main Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 425° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a food processor, combine the cornflakes, parmesan, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Pulse until you have fine crumbs. Alternatively, you can crush the crumbs in a ziplock bag by stepping on them. Dump the crumbs into a shallow bowl.
  • Beat the eggs in a bowl, add the hot sauce and chicken, and toss well to coat.
  • Dredge the chicken through the crumbs, covering fully. Place on the prepared baking sheet. For a thicker coating, dip the chicken back through the eggs, then through the crumbs a 2nd time. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until crisp all around.
  • Just before the chicken is done cooking, make the sauce. In a sauce pot, warm together the honey, hot sauce, cayenne, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder, plus a pinch of salt.
  • Drizzle the warm sauce over the chicken. Top with herbs. If the sauce thickens, warm for 5 seconds in the microwave. Enjoy!

Notes

For a gluten-free version, ensure all ingredients are gluten-free.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 40gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
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