Description
Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is a delightful dish that perfectly balances crispy, golden chicken with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. Each bite delivers an explosion of flavor that will leave your guests craving more. With its inviting aroma and vibrant colors, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup hot honey sauce (honey mixed with chili flakes or hot sauce)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour mixed with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; another with beaten eggs; the last with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Place coated chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
- Drizzle the hot honey sauce over warm chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 110mg