Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe
This Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken recipe is a mouthwatering blend of crispy, oven-baked chicken coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. It's the perfect main dish for dinner that combines bold flavors with a healthier cooking method. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs or drumsticks (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 1 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare a breading station: add flour to one bowl, beaten eggs to another, and panko mixed with garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper in the third.
- Coat each piece of chicken in flour, then dip in the egg, and coat with the seasoned panko mixture.
- Place chicken on the baking sheet and spray lightly with cooking oil.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until chicken is golden and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- In a small bowl, mix hot honey with melted butter. Brush the glaze over the baked chicken.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the sweet and spicy flavors!
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper for desired spice level.
- Substitute hot honey with regular honey and a dash of hot sauce if needed.
- Use an air fryer at 375°F for 25 minutes for an even crispier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg