Description
This Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken recipe offers a healthier alternative to fried chicken, with a crispy panko coating and a sweet-spicy hot honey glaze. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, requiring minimal effort for maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set Up Breading Station: Mix flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in one bowl. Beat eggs in another. Place panko in a third.
- Coat Chicken: Pat chicken dry. Dredge in flour, dip in egg, then coat with panko.
- Bake: Place coated chicken on the prepared sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Make Hot Honey Glaze: Melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in honey and hot sauce until smooth.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle glaze over baked chicken. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use a wire rack on the baking sheet.
- Adjust the spice level in the glaze to your taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken, crispy baked chicken, spicy honey chicken, easy baked chicken