Description
Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with a crispy coating, all drizzled in a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. This easy-to-make recipe will instantly elevate your weeknight dinners or impress guests at gatherings. The aroma of the chicken baking will have everyone eagerly waiting for their first bite. Serve it alongside rice or veggies for a meal that’s both satisfying and unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup hot honey sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. In another bowl, place panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken breast into the flour mixture and then coat with panko.
- Arrange coated chicken on the baking sheet, ensuring space between pieces.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 75°C).
- While baking, prepare hot honey sauce by mixing honey with chili flakes to taste.
- Drizzle hot honey sauce over baked chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate chicken briefly before coating. Experiment with different spices like smoked paprika or cayenne pepper for added kick. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.