Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe
This baked crunchy hot honey chicken recipe delivers irresistibly crispy chicken coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. Perfect for a flavorful dinner, this dish combines bold flavors with a healthier baked method for a guilt-free indulgence.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the hot honey glaze:
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pound the chicken to an even thickness and marinate in buttermilk for 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, flour, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the marinated chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Place chicken on the baking sheet and spray lightly with cooking oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
- While baking, make the hot honey glaze: heat honey, hot sauce, and butter in a small pan until combined.
- Brush the glaze over the baked chicken before serving, or serve as a dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-coat the chicken by dipping it back in buttermilk and breadcrumbs.
- Adjust the hot sauce quantity in the glaze to control the spice level.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast or thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 520mg