Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe for Sweet Spicy Bliss

This Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe delivers crispy, sweet, and spicy flavors in a healthier twist on a classic dish.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Resting Time 5

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts Main protein source

For the Breading

1 cup panko or regular breadcrumbs Adds satisfying crunch
1 teaspoon salt Essential for flavor
1 teaspoon pepper Brings out the best in chicken

For Coating

2 large eggs Binds breadcrumbs to chicken

For the Glaze

1/4 cup hot honey (or honey with chili flakes) Infuses sweetness and heat
2 tablespoons olive oil (or cooking spray) Helps coating crisp up

Equipment

Oven
Baking Tray
Parchment paper
Bowls

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, lightly beat eggs.
Dip chicken pieces in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking tray, spacing them evenly.
Drizzle olive oil over the chicken pieces.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
In the final minutes of baking, drizzle hot honey over chicken and return to oven for 1 minute.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftover chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.

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