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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe You Must Try Today!

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A delicious and crunchy baked chicken recipe drizzled with a spicy hot honey sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs (for extra crunch)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to your preferred heat level)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (optional, for tang)
  • Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish, optional)
  • Sesame seeds or crushed peanuts (for added crunch, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
  4. In a third bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Dip each chicken piece first in the flour mixture, then in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  6. Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. While the chicken is baking, prepare the hot honey sauce by melting the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  8. Add honey, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and apple cider vinegar or lemon juice to the melted butter and stir until combined. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  9. Once the chicken is done, drizzle the hot honey sauce over the chicken and garnish with fresh parsley and sesame seeds or crushed peanuts if desired.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of hot sauce based on your heat preference.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour and panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving for better flavor absorption.

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