Description
This Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken recipe combines crispy chicken tenders with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. Perfect for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 6 cups cornflakes (use gluten-free, if needed)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 2 lbs chicken breast tenderloins
- Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
For the Hot Honey:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2–3 tbsp hot sauce
- 1–3 tsp cayenne pepper
- 3/4 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Sea salt
- Fresh thyme, cilantro, or parsley, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Create the coating: In a food processor, combine cornflakes, parmesan, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Pulse until fine crumbs form. Alternatively, crush the crumbs in a ziplock bag.
- Prepare the chicken: Beat the eggs in a bowl, mix in the hot sauce, add the chicken, and coat well. Dredge the chicken in the crumb mixture and place on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Make the hot honey sauce: Warm honey, hot sauce, cayenne, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt in a sauce pot. Drizzle the warm sauce over the baked chicken.
- Finish and serve: Top with herbs and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the amount of hot sauce or cayenne pepper in the hot honey sauce.
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
