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Hot Honey Chicken

Crispy Hot Honey Chicken That Will Change Dinner Forever

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken combines sweet and spicy flavors, making it a versatile, crowd-pleasing dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Coating
  • 2 cups Cornflakes Gluten-free version available.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Use nutritional yeast for vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Garlic powder works well with it.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds Chicken Breast (Tenderloins) Thighs can be used instead.
  • 2 large Eggs Flax eggs for vegan option.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey Maple syrup is a vegan alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Hot Sauce Customize for spice level.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder Experiment with spices.
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs Thyme, Cilantro, or Parsley.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • food processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare your baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, combine the cornflakes, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and sea salt. Pulse until fine crumbs.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and hot sauce. Coat chicken in egg mixture, then dredge in cornflake crumbs.
  4. Arrange the chicken on the baking sheet with space in between. Drizzle olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  5. While baking, make the hot honey sauce by combining honey, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, chipotle powder, garlic powder, and onion powder in a saucepan over low heat.
  6. Once chicken is cooked and golden brown, drizzle the hot honey sauce over it and garnish with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, double dredge the chicken for maximum crunch and use an oven thermometer for accurate baking.

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