Description

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is a delicious combination of crispy cornflake coating and a sweet, spicy glaze that makes it an irresistible dish for any occasion. Perfect for family dinners or party gatherings, this recipe is designed to impress without requiring extensive effort in the kitchen. The crunchy exterior contrasts beautifully with tender chicken, while the sweet heat from the honey and hot sauce keeps everyone coming back for more. With easy preparation and minimal ingredients, you’ll love how quickly this satisfying meal comes together.

Ingredients

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6 cups cornflakes
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
2–3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
Sea salt
Fresh thyme, cilantro, or parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a food processor, pulse together cornflakes, parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a shallow bowl.
In another bowl, whisk together eggs and hot sauce. Coat chicken tenderloins in the egg mixture then dredge through cornflake crumbs until fully covered.
Arrange coated chicken on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
For the sauce, warm honey with hot sauce and spices in a saucepan just before serving; drizzle over baked chicken.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 130g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 110mg