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Crispy Baked Hot Honey Chicken Recipe

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This Crispy Baked Hot Honey Chicken recipe combines a flavorful, crunchy cornflake breading with a spicy hot honey sauce that perfectly balances heat and sweetness. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a healthier alternative to fried chicken, making it an irresistible dinner choice that’s both easy to prepare and delicious.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken

  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts (Thighs can be juicier if preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 0.5 tablespoon Nonstick Cooking Spray

For the Breading

  • 1 cup Flour (almond flour can be a gluten-free substitute)
  • 0.5 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 tablespoons Hot Sauce
  • 4 cups Cornflakes
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Seasoning Mix (salt, chili powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper)

For the Hot Honey Sauce

  • 0.5 cup Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Additional Hot Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter
  • 0.25 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking crispy chicken.
  2. Prepare Cornflakes: Crush the cornflakes into small pieces using a food processor or by placing them in a bag and rolling with a rolling pin to create a crunchy coating.
  3. Set Up Breading Stations: Arrange three shallow bowls: one with flour and brown sugar mixed, the second with whisked eggs and hot sauce combined, and the third with the crushed cornflake mixture along with paprika and seasoning mix.
  4. Prepare Chicken: Tenderize and slice chicken breasts to an even thickness, then season both sides with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor.
  5. Coat Chicken: Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture, dip into the hot sauce-infused egg wash, then press thoroughly into the crushed cornflake mix to fully coat.
  6. Arrange for Baking: Place coated chicken pieces on a greased baking sheet, then lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray to help achieve crispiness.
  7. Bake Chicken: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-16 minutes until the coating is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.
  8. Prepare Hot Honey Sauce: While the chicken bakes, combine honey, additional hot sauce, butter, light brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and mustard powder in a saucepan. Warm over low heat, stirring occasionally until smooth and slightly thickened.
  9. Serve: Drizzle the baked crispy chicken generously with the hot honey sauce just before serving for a perfect balance of heat and sweetness.

Notes

  • Serve with a side of creamy coleslaw for a refreshing contrast to the spicy chicken.
  • Almond flour can be used instead of wheat flour for a gluten-free version.
  • Adjust hot sauce quantities in the breading and sauce to suit your preferred spice level.
  • For a dairy-free sauce, substitute butter with plant-based butter or oil.
  • Leftover chicken can be stored refrigerated for 2-3 days and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.

Keywords: Crispy Baked Chicken, Hot Honey Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Baked Chicken Recipe, Cornflake Chicken, Easy Dinner Recipe

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