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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

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This Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken combines a crispy cornflake crust with a spicy-sweet honey glaze, delivering a mouthwatering, healthier alternative to fried chicken.

Ingredients

6 cups cornflakes (use gluten-free, if needed)

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

2 large eggs, beaten

2 tablespoons hot sauce

2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins

Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

1/2 cup honey

2–3 tablespoons hot sauce (for hot honey)

1–3 teaspoons cayenne pepper

3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for hot honey)

1/2 teaspoon onion powder (for hot honey)

Sea salt

Fresh thyme, cilantro, or parsley, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
  2. Crush the cornflakes into smaller pieces in a large bowl. Add the parmesan, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and hot sauce.
  4. Dip each chicken tenderloin into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then coat with the cornflake mixture, pressing lightly. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and the coating is golden and crispy. Flip halfway through for even crispiness.
  6. While the chicken bakes, make the hot honey sauce. In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 3-4 minutes, until thickened.
  7. Once the chicken is done, drizzle with the hot honey sauce. Garnish with sea salt and fresh herbs.
  8. Serve and enjoy the flavorful crunch and spicy-sweet kick!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for extra crispiness.

For a milder version, adjust the amount of hot sauce or cayenne pepper in the hot honey sauce.

Use gluten-free cornflakes if needed to make this dish gluten-free.

Double-coat the chicken for extra crispiness by dipping back into the egg mixture and cornflake coating before baking.

For a variation, try using panko breadcrumbs instead of cornflakes for a different texture.

To make this dish spicier, add more cayenne pepper, hot sauce, or even sliced jalapeños to the chicken.

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