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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe

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This Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken recipe combines tender chicken with a crispy coating, topped with a spicy-sweet hot honey sauce for a flavorful twist. Perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests!

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (about 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 (for extra crunch)

For the Hot Honey Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to your preferred heat level)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (optional, for tang)
  • For Garnish (optional):

    • Fresh chopped parsley
    • Sesame seeds or crushed peanuts (for added crunch)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Prepare chicken: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  3. Coat chicken: In separate dishes, prepare flour mixture, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs. Coat each chicken piece in flour, then egg, and finally breadcrumbs.
  4. Bake chicken: Place breaded chicken on baking sheet, spray with cooking oil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked and crispy.
  5. Make hot honey sauce: In a saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, butter, and red pepper flakes. Heat until smooth. Add vinegar or lemon juice for tang.
  6. Finish and serve: Drizzle hot honey sauce over baked chicken, garnish with parsley and sesame seeds or peanuts. Serve with favorite sides.

Notes

  • You can adjust the heat level of the hot honey sauce to suit your preference.
  • Feel free to customize the seasoning of the flour mixture to your taste.
  • Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.

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