Description
This oven-baked Hot Honey Chicken is a delightful dish that perfectly balances crispy chicken with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, it’s a recipe that appeals to both kids and adults alike. With its unique flavor profile and simple preparation, this standout meal is sure to become a favorite in your household. Enjoy the irresistible crunch of cornflake-coated chicken drizzled with a homemade hot honey sauce that packs just the right amount of heat. Pair it with rice, potatoes, or fresh vegetables for a satisfying dinner experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large boneless/skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup flour
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 5 cups cornflakes
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s)
- 3 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare three bowls: one for whisking eggs and hot sauce, another for mixing flour with salt and pepper, and the third for combining crushed cornflakes with spices.
- Coat each chicken breast first in the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, and finally press into the cornflake mixture.
- Place coated chicken on a baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- For the hot honey sauce, melt butter in a saucepan; stir in honey, hot sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and spices until slightly thickened.
- Drizzle the sauce over baked chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg