Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken
If you’re craving a dish that’s both crispy and bursting with flavor, this Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is the perfect solution. This family-friendly recipe combines tender chicken coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs and drizzled with a delightful hot honey sauce. The sweet and spicy glaze elevates the dish, making it a hit for both kids and adults. Baking rather than frying not only keeps it healthier but also retains that irresistible crunch. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this scrumptious chicken will become a staple at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken dry and set up three shallow dishes: mix flour with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika in one; beat eggs in another; place panko breadcrumbs in the third.
- Coat each piece of chicken in flour mixture, dip into egg, then cover with panko breadcrumbs.
- Place breaded chicken on a lined baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking oil.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- While baking, prepare the hot honey sauce by combining honey, hot sauce, butter, and apple cider vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth.
- Drizzle sauce over cooked chicken before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 160mg