Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Hot Honey Chicken, a delectable dish that brings together the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. This oven-baked delight features a crunchy cornflake coating that locks in moisture, resulting in juicy chicken that’s sure to impress family and friends alike. With its quick preparation time and versatile serving options, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Drizzled with a homemade hot honey sauce, each bite promises an explosion of flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Elevate your dinner table with this irresistible comfort food!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large boneless/skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ lbs.)
- ½ cup flour
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 5 cups cornflakes
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup hot sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In one bowl, mix flour and brown sugar; in another, whisk eggs and hot sauce.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour mixture, then egg mixture, and finally roll in crushed cornflakes.
- Place coated chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet and spray lightly with nonstick spray.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, prepare the hot honey sauce by melting butter and combining it with honey, hot sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and spices over medium heat until thickened.
- Drizzle sauce over baked chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg