Description

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines crispy cornflake-crusted chicken with a sweet and spicy honey glaze. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe will impress everyone at your table. The irresistible crunch and the explosion of flavors make this dish a standout choice for any occasion. Easy to prepare and loved by both kids and adults, it’s an ideal meal for busy weeknights or festive celebrations. Serve it as an appetizer or main course; either way, it pairs beautifully with salads, rice, or veggies.

Ingredients

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6 cups cornflakes
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons hot sauce
2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins
extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1/2 cup honey
2–3 tablespoons hot sauce (for the honey sauce)
1–3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
sea salt
fresh thyme, cilantro, or parsley (for serving)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a food processor, blend cornflakes, parmesan, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt until fine crumbs form.
In a bowl, beat eggs and hot sauce together. Coat chicken tenderloins in the egg mixture, then dredge them in the cornflake crumbs.
Place coated chicken on the baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Meanwhile, combine honey and hot sauce in a saucepan over low heat until warm.
Drizzle the honey sauce over baked chicken before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 290
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 75mg