Description
Spicy meets sweet in this mouthwatering Hot Honey Chicken recipe that delivers a perfect balance of crispy texture and zesty flavor. Crisp golden chicken glazed with honey and chili transforms your dinner into a culinary adventure you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dry Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups cornflakes cereal, crushed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients and Glaze:
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Cooking spray or vegetable oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375°F and position a wire rack over a baking sheet, lightly greasing it to ensure optimal crispiness and prevent coating adhesion.
- Create three separate breading stations: one with flour, another with beaten eggs, and the third with crushed cornflakes seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Crush cornflakes by rolling them in a sealed zip-top bag for efficient preparation.
- Thoroughly coat each chicken breast by first dredging in flour, removing excess, then dipping in eggs, and finally pressing firmly into the cornflake mixture to create a robust, crunchy exterior.
- Arrange breaded chicken on the prepared wire rack and bake for 25-30 minutes. Verify doneness by checking the internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer to guarantee perfect cooking without drying.
- Simultaneously prepare the hot honey glaze by whisking together honey, hot sauce, melted butter, and apple cider vinegar. Adjust the flavor profile by adding more hot sauce for heat or honey for sweetness.
- Once baked, immediately brush the hot honey glaze over the crispy chicken, allowing the residual heat to help the glaze penetrate the coating. Allow a brief resting period to let the glaze set before serving.
Notes
- Crushing cornflakes in a sealed bag prevents messy crumbs and ensures uniform, fine breadcrumb-like texture for consistent coating.
- Using a wire rack allows hot air to circulate around the chicken, creating an evenly crispy exterior without soggy bottom spots.
- Always check chicken’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee food safety and prevent overcooking, which dries out meat.
- Adjust hot honey glaze heat level by carefully increasing hot sauce or adding cayenne pepper for spice lovers who want extra kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg