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Oven-Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Prepare Ingredients
  2. Crush cornflakes and place in a shallow bowl.
  3. Set up three shallow bowls for the flour mixture, egg mixture, and breading mixture.
  4. Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise and pound to 1/2-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
  6. Bread the Chicken
  7. Coat chicken pieces in the flour mixture, ensuring all sides are covered.
  8. Dip into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off.
  9. Press chicken into the breading mixture to coat evenly. For extra crunch, repeat the egg and breading steps.
  10. 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.
  11. Bake the Chicken
  12. Bake for 15-16 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  13. Make the Hot Honey Sauce
  14. Combine all sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat.
  15. Stir until the butter is melted, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to keep warm.
  16. Finish and Serve
  17. Drizzle hot honey sauce over the baked chicken.
  18. 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.

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