Description
Crispy baked hot honey chicken brings zesty Southern-style comfort to dinner tables across America. Spicy-sweet glaze and crunchy coating make this easy recipe a crowd-pleasing favorite you’ll want to add to weekly meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 2 cups cornflakes (crushed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsps hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Position oven rack in the center and warm to 425F (220C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top, lightly spraying with cooking spray.
- Breading Setup: Arrange three distinct stations – one with flour, another with whisked eggs, and the final station combining crushed cornflakes, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper for seasoning.
- Chicken Transformation: Methodically coat each chicken breast by dredging in flour, dunking thoroughly in egg mixture, then pressing firmly into the cornflake seasoning to ensure complete, even coverage.
- Roasting Stage: Arrange breaded chicken pieces on the prepared rack, mist lightly with oil, and roast for 25-30 minutes. Monitor until the exterior turns golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165F, indicating perfect doneness.
- Glaze Creation: While chicken roasts, whisk together honey, hot sauce, melted butter, and vinegar in a small bowl until ingredients combine into a smooth, glossy mixture.
- Finishing Touch: Remove chicken from oven and generously brush with hot honey glaze, ensuring each piece receives an even, glistening coating that promises a sweet and spicy flavor explosion.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer glazed chicken to a serving platter, accompanied by complementary side dishes, ready to delight diners with its crispy exterior and succulent interior.
Notes
- Prevent Breading Slip-Off: Pat chicken breasts completely dry before breading to ensure seasoning adheres perfectly and creates a crispy, consistent coating.
- Maximize Crispiness: Use a wire rack during baking to allow hot air circulation, preventing soggy bottoms and promoting an evenly crunchy exterior.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches exact 165F internal temperature, guaranteeing safe consumption without overcooking.
- Glaze Application Technique: Brush hot honey glaze immediately after baking while chicken is piping hot, allowing the sauce to caramelize and intensify flavor absorption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg