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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

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Crispy, cornflake-crusted chicken breasts or tenders baked until golden and drizzled with a sweet‑spicy hot honey glaze. Crunchy on the outside, juicy inside, with sticky heat in every bite.

Ingredients

1½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders

½ cup all-purpose flour

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

2 large eggs, whisked (optional: with a splash of hot sauce)

5 cups crushed cornflakes (gluten-free if needed)

¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Olive oil or cooking spray for drizzling

½ cup honey

2–3 Tbsp hot sauce (adjust to preference)

¾ tsp chipotle or smoked chili powder

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

Pinch of salt

Optional garnish: chopped fresh thyme, parsley, or cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment or a wire rack.
  2. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Set up dredging station with flour (seasoned with garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper), whisked eggs, and crushed cornflakes mixed with cayenne.
  4. Coat chicken: dredge in flour, dip in egg, press into cornflakes until fully coated.
  5. Place chicken on baking sheet, drizzle/spray with oil, and bake 15–20 minutes until golden and internal temp hits 165°F. Flip halfway if needed.
  6. Meanwhile, warm honey, hot sauce, and spices in a saucepan over low heat until slightly thickened.
  7. Remove chicken from oven and drizzle with hot honey glaze. Garnish with herbs if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Use chicken tenders, cutlets, or thighs depending on preference.

Adjust spice level by modifying hot sauce and cayenne.

Try different coatings like panko or crushed chips.

Reheat in oven or air fryer to maintain crunch.

Can be frozen and reheated from thawed state.

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