Description
This Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken recipe is a perfect balance of crispy, juicy chicken coated in a flavorful mixture of cornflakes and Parmesan, drizzled with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. It’s an easy and delicious dinner option the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cornflake Mixture:
- 2 cups cornflakes, crushed
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for drizzling)
Hot Honey:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1–2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Marinate the chicken: Marinate chicken in buttermilk and spices for at least 30 minutes.
- Coat the chicken: Coat marinated chicken in cornflake mixture and place on baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
- Prepare hot honey: Warm honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan.
- Serve: Drizzle hot honey over baked chicken before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free panko and cornflakes.
- Adjust the heat level by varying the amount or type of hot sauce used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
