Description
Experience the mouthwatering delight of Tasty Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken, featuring golden-brown, crispy chicken coated in a sweet and spicy glaze. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, with a texture that offers a satisfying crunch followed by juicy, tender meat. The aroma alone will have your guests captivated before they even take a bite. Enjoy this crowd-pleaser that combines ease of preparation with incredible flavor—your taste buds will thank you!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup hot honey sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Olive oil spray (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels.
- In one bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture, then dip into panko until fully coated.
- Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and lightly spray with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and juices run clear.
- In the last few minutes of baking, drizzle hot honey sauce over each piece and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (175g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg