Print

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe
Print Recipe

★★★★★

5.1 from 8 reviews

This Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken recipe combines crispy chicken tenderloins coated in a flavorful cornflake and parmesan crust, drizzled with a spicy honey sauce. A perfect balance of crunch and heat, this dish is sure to be a family favorite!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

  • 6 cups cornflakes ((use gluten free, if needed))
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins
  • extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

For the Hot Honey Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2–3 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1–3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • sea salt
  • fresh thyme, cilantro, or parsley, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the chicken: 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. 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. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until crisp all around.
  2. Make the Hot Honey Sauce: Just before the chicken is done cooking, make the sauce. In a sauce pot, warm together the honey, hot sauce, cayenne, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Finish and serve: Drizzle the warm sauce over the cooked chicken. Top with fresh herbs. If the sauce thickens, warm for 5 seconds in the microwave. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Keywords: Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken, Chicken Tenderloins, Hot Honey Sauce, Cornflake Crust, Spicy, Easy Recipe

Find it online: https://reemcook.com/baked-crunchy-hot-honey-chicken-recipe/