Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken
Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is a must-try dish that combines sweet and spicy flavors with a satisfying crunch. This oven-baked chicken is coated in a delectable blend of seasoned flour and crispy panko breadcrumbs, then drizzled with a homemade hot honey sauce for an unforgettable taste experience. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup hot honey sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In one bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, place panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken breast in the flour mixture, then dip in olive oil before pressing into panko breadcrumbs.
- Arrange breaded chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While baking, mix honey with your favorite hot sauce in a bowl.
- Drizzle hot honey over chicken after removing from the oven and let sit before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added crunch, double-dip the chicken in egg before coating with breadcrumbs. Experiment with flavored honey such as chili-infused for extra heat.