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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is a crispy, golden chicken dish coated in a sweet, spicy, and tangy hot honey sauce, offering a balance of textures and flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

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)

For the Hot Honey Sauce:

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)

For Garnish (optional):

Fresh chopped parsley

Sesame seeds or crushed peanuts (for added crunch)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set up a breading station: in one shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika (if using). In another shallow dish, beat the eggs. In a third shallow dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.
  2. Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken breast or thigh into the flour mixture, coating it completely. Next, dip it into the beaten eggs, and then coat it with the panko breadcrumbs, pressing the breadcrumbs gently to ensure they stick.
  3. Bake the Chicken: Place the breaded chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is golden brown and crispy on the outside.
  4. Make the Hot Honey Sauce: While the chicken bakes, prepare the hot honey sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, hot sauce, butter, red pepper flakes (if using), and apple cider vinegar or lemon juice. Heat over low to medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter melts and the sauce is well combined.
  5. Toss the Chicken in the Sauce: Once the chicken is done baking, remove it from the oven and transfer it to a large bowl. Pour the hot honey sauce over the chicken and toss to coat the chicken in the sauce evenly.
  6. Serve: Garnish the chicken with freshly chopped parsley and optional sesame seeds or crushed peanuts for added crunch. Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.

Notes

Double coat the chicken for extra crunch by dipping it back into the egg and breadcrumbs after the first coat.

If you prefer a milder sauce, reduce the hot sauce or omit the red pepper flakes.

For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour and panko breadcrumbs.

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