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Crispy Baked Hot Honey Chicken

Close-up of crispy, sliced hot honey chicken coated in a glossy, orange-red glaze.
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Make this easy, oven-baked hot honey chicken for a dinner that achieves a satisfying crunch without deep frying. The sweet and spicy glaze makes this a flavorful main dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the chicken: If using breasts, slice them horizontally to create thinner cutlets for faster, more even cooking. Pat the chicken pieces completely dry with paper towels.
  3. Set up a dredging station with three shallow dishes. In the first dish, combine the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. In the second dish, place the beaten eggs. In the third dish, place the Panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Dredge each piece of chicken first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip it into the egg, letting excess drip off. Finally, press the chicken firmly into the Panko breadcrumbs to coat thoroughly.
  5. Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the tops lightly with olive oil.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the crust is golden brown and crispy.
  7. While the chicken bakes, prepare the hot honey glaze: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Stir until the mixture is smooth and warm. Do not boil.
  8. Once the chicken is cooked, immediately brush or drizzle the warm hot honey glaze generously over all sides of the crispy chicken.
  9. Serve the crispy hot honey chicken immediately over rice or with your favorite vegetables for a complete weeknight chicken dinner idea.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, you can spray the breaded chicken lightly with cooking spray before baking.
  • Adjust the amount of hot sauce or red pepper flakes to control the level of sweet heat in your homemade hot honey glaze.
  • This recipe works well for chicken tenders if you prefer that format.

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