Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken, a dish that seamlessly combines crispy, crunchy chicken with a sweet and spicy kick. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also healthier than traditional fried options, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With its panko breadcrumb coating that delivers an irresistible crunch and a homemade hot honey sauce that elevates the taste, this dish will impress family and friends alike. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a complete meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat chicken dry and set up breading stations: mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika in one dish; beat eggs in another; place panko breadcrumbs in a third.
- Coat each chicken piece in flour mixture, dip in egg, then coat with panko.
- Place coated chicken on the baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Meanwhile, prepare the hot honey sauce by melting honey, hot sauce, butter, and red pepper flakes over medium heat.
- Drizzle sauce over baked chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approx. 170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg