Description
Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is the ultimate dish that combines crispy, seasoned chicken with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this recipe offers a healthier alternative to fried chicken without sacrificing flavor. The panko breadcrumbs provide an irresistible crunch, while the homemade hot honey sauce adds a delightful kick. Whether served alongside roasted vegetables or atop a bed of rice, this dish is sure to impress everyone at the table. Try this easy-to-follow recipe tonight for a dinner that packs both taste and texture!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional)
- Sesame seeds or crushed peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat chicken dry and set up three shallow dishes: one with flour mixed with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; another with beaten eggs; and the last with panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken piece in flour, dip in egg, then coat in panko breadcrumbs.
- Place coated chicken on the baking sheet, spray with cooking oil, and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, combine honey, hot sauce, butter, and optional spices in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth.
- Drizzle hot honey sauce over cooked chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 375g)
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg