Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken
Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is the perfect fusion of crispy chicken and a delightful sweet-spicy sauce. This healthier baked version delivers all the crunch you crave without frying, making it an excellent option for a family dinner. With a simple preparation process and mouthwatering flavors, it’s bound to become a weeknight favorite. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a complete meal!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the chicken dry and set aside.
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Beat eggs in another shallow dish.
- Place panko breadcrumbs in a third dish.
- Coat each chicken piece in the flour mixture, then dip in eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Arrange breaded chicken on the baking sheet; lightly spray with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While baking, prepare the hot honey sauce by combining honey, hot sauce, butter, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth.
- Add apple cider vinegar or lemon juice if desired.
- Once chicken is done, drizzle with hot honey sauce or toss for full coverage.
- Garnish with parsley and sesame seeds or crushed peanuts if using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 160mg