Description
Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that effortlessly combines a crispy cornflake coating with a delectable sweet and spicy glaze. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual family dinner, game day, or a festive gathering. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you’ll have tender chicken pieces baked to golden perfection and drizzled with a flavorful homemade hot honey sauce. The satisfying crunch of the cornflakes paired with the enticing heat from the sauce makes this dish a favorite among both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cornflakes
- 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
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, blend cornflakes, parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt until fine crumbs form.
- In another bowl, mix beaten eggs with hot sauce. Dip chicken tenderloins in the egg mixture then coat thoroughly with cornflake crumbs.
- Place coated chicken on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by warming honey with hot sauce and spices over medium heat until well combined.
- Drizzle the warm sauce over the baked chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken tenderloin (about 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg