Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Hot Honey Chicken, a crispy oven-baked delight that takes your taste buds on a sweet and spicy journey. Perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to casual get-togethers, this dish features tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy cornflake crust and drizzled with a homemade hot honey sauce. The balance of sweetness and heat makes it a favorite among both kids and adults. Not only is this recipe easy to prepare, but it also pairs beautifully with various sides like rice, potatoes, or fresh salads. Whether you’re meal prepping or serving guests, Hot Honey Chicken is sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 3 large boneless/skinless chicken breasts
- Salt/Pepper
- Nonstick cooking spray
- ½ cup flour
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 5 cups cornflakes
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- ½ teaspoon EACH: salt, chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon EACH: pepper, cayenne pepper
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup hot sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon EACH: garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Crush cornflakes into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one for flour mixed with spices, one for whisked eggs combined with hot sauce, and one for crushed cornflakes mixed with brown sugar.
- Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise and pound them to an even thickness.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; coat each piece in flour, dip in egg mixture, then roll in cornflake mixture.
- Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for 15-16 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the hot honey sauce by heating honey, butter, hot sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and spices until melted and combined.
- Drizzle the hot honey sauce over the baked chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg