Description
Sweet, spicy, and irresistibly crispy, this Oven-Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is a healthier take on fried chicken. Coated in a crunchy cornflake crust and drizzled with homemade hot honey sauce, it’s the perfect comfort food for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lbs)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Nonstick cooking spray
Flour Mixture:
- 1/2 cup flour
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
Egg Mixture:
- 3 large eggs, whisked
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
Breading Mixture:
- 5 cups crushed cornflakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Hot Honey Sauce:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients
- Crush cornflakes and place in a shallow bowl.
- Set up three shallow bowls for the flour mixture, egg mixture, and breading mixture.
- Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise and pound to 1/2-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Bread the Chicken
- Coat chicken pieces in the flour mixture, ensuring all sides are covered.
- Dip into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off.
- Press chicken into the breading mixture to coat evenly. For extra crunch, repeat the egg and breading steps.
- Place chicken on a lightly greased baking sheet or an oven-safe cooling rack set over the baking sheet. Lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bake the Chicken
- Bake for 15-16 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Make the Hot Honey Sauce
- Combine all sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Stir until the butter is melted, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to keep warm.
- Finish and Serve
- Drizzle hot honey sauce over the baked chicken.
- Serve immediately with additional sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For gluten-free chicken, use gluten-free flour and cornflakes.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or reducing the cayenne and hot sauce.
- For best texture, serve immediately after baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American