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Crispy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Crispy Hot Honey Chicken is a deliciously crunchy and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken coated in a seasoned cornflake crust, baked to perfection, and drizzled with sweet and spicy hot honey for the perfect balance of heat and sweetness. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying snack, served best with ranch or honey mustard dipping sauce.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

  • 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 lbs. Chicken Tenders or Chicken Breasts
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper

Coating

  • 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 5 cups Cornflakes (crushed)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional)

Other

  • Olive Oil (for drizzling or light coating)
  • Hot Honey (for drizzling over cooked chicken)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the chicken to a crisp golden finish.
  2. Prepare the Chicken: Pat dry the chicken tenders or breasts with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps the coating stick better and promotes crispiness.
  3. Set Up Dredging Stations: In three separate shallow bowls, prepare your coating ingredients: one with the flour combined with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; the second bowl with the beaten eggs; and the third with the crushed cornflakes mixed with optional cayenne pepper for added spice.
  4. Coat the Chicken: Dredge each piece of chicken first in the seasoned flour mixture, then dip it into the egg wash, and finally coat it thoroughly with the crushed cornflakes ensuring an even, crispy layer.
  5. Bake the Chicken: Arrange the coated chicken pieces on a baking sheet lightly greased or lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, flipping the tenders halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning on both sides.
  6. Drizzle with Hot Honey: Once the chicken is fully cooked and crispy, remove from the oven and immediately drizzle hot honey generously over the tenders for a perfect sweet and spicy glaze.
  7. Serve: Serve the hot honey chicken tenders warm, ideally accompanied by ranch dressing or honey mustard for dipping, to complement the flavors and add an extra layer of creaminess.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, lightly spray the coated chicken with olive oil before baking.
  • If using chicken breasts, slice them into tender-sized strips for even cooking.
  • The amount of cayenne pepper can be adjusted or omitted to control the spice level.
  • Hot honey can be substituted with a mix of honey and a splash of hot sauce if unavailable.
  • Allow the chicken to rest a few minutes after baking before serving to keep juices locked in.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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