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Baked Hot Honey Chicken Recipe

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3.9 from 8 reviews

This Baked Hot Honey Chicken recipe features crispy, flavorful chicken thighs coated in a spicy cornflake and parmesan crust, baked to golden perfection and finished with a sweet and spicy hot honey drizzle. It's a deliciously easy oven-baked meal perfect for serving a crowd with bold flavors and a crispy texture.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Chicken and Coating

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce
  • 4 cups cornflakes
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tsp paprika or smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Hot Honey Sauce

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce (more to taste)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 3/4 tsp chili powder (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the chicken.
  2. Prepare Crumb Coating: Place cornflakes, grated parmesan, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until you achieve a fine, crumbly mixture. Transfer this crumb coating to a shallow bowl for dredging.
  3. Coat the Chicken: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and hot sauce together until combined. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat them thoroughly in the egg mixture.
  4. Dredge Chicken: Roll each piece of egg-coated chicken through the crumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even, complete coating on all sides. Place coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Drizzle with Olive Oil: Drizzle the olive oil over the coated chicken pieces to promote a golden, crispy crust during baking.
  6. Bake the Chicken: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken thighs are cooked through and the crust is crispy and golden brown.
  7. Prepare Hot Honey Sauce: While the chicken bakes, whisk together honey, hot sauce, garlic powder, chili flakes, chili powder, and salt in a large bowl until well combined.
  8. Drizzle and Serve: Just before serving, drizzle the hot honey sauce over the baked chicken for a sweet and spicy finish. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, use smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of hot sauce in the honey sauce to suit your preferred spice level.
  • Chicken thighs can be substituted with chicken breasts, but cooking time may vary.
  • Make sure the chicken is fully coated in the crumb mixture for maximum crunch.
  • This recipe yields 8 servings, perfect for a family meal or small gathering.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/baked-hot-honey-chicken-recipe/