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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken: Sweet Heat for Dinner Bliss

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is a delicious weeknight dinner that combines crispy chicken with a sweet and spicy glaze.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 large Chicken breasts halved if necessary
  • 2 teaspoons Adobo seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder or cayenne/paprika
For the Breading
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder or fresh onions
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Wet Coating
  • 2 Eggs or flax egg
  • 2 tablespoons Hot sauce to taste
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or milk with vinegar
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
For the Hot Honey Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Additional chili powder adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Bowls
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). If your chicken breasts are large, halve them to create four even pieces. Season the chicken generously with adobo seasoning and chili powder, then let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Set up your breading station with three bowls: one for all-purpose flour seasoned with salt, one for beaten eggs, buttermilk, and hot sauce, and a third for panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Dip each piece of chicken into the flour, then the egg mixture, and finally into the panko breadcrumbs, ensuring they are fully coated. Lay each breaded piece on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them rest for a few minutes.
  4. Place your baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and crisped, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  5. In the last few minutes of baking, prepare the hot honey sauce by combining honey, cayenne pepper, additional chili powder, and more hot sauce in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until well-blended and runny, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Remove the chicken from the oven and brush each piece generously with the hot honey sauce. Optionally sprinkle some chopped parsley on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Reheat in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 15 minutes to restore crispiness.

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