Description
Hot Honey Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly marries crispy chicken with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce. Ideal for any occasion, this oven-baked recipe ensures juicy chicken with a delightful crunch. With just 20 minutes of prep time, it is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. The combination of flavors and textures makes it a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love. Pair it with your favorite sides for a complete meal that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large boneless/skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ lbs.)
- ½ cup flour
- 3 large eggs
- 5 cups cornflakes
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup hot sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- ½ teaspoon EACH: salt, chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon EACH: pepper, cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon EACH: garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Salt/Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In one bowl, mix flour and seasonings; in another bowl, whisk eggs and hot sauce.
- Crush cornflakes and place in a third bowl.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then coat in flour, dip in egg mixture, and roll in cornflakes.
- Place on a nonstick baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, add honey, hot sauce, and seasonings; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Drizzle the 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 (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg