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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken – Crispy, Sweet, and Spicy Oven Perfection

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Crispy oven-baked chicken coated in a seasoned cornflake crust, drizzled with a sticky, sweet-and-spicy hot honey glaze.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)

  • 3 cups crushed cornflakes

  • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs

  • ½ cup flour

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ tsp pepper

  • ¼ tsp cayenne (optional)

  • Cooking spray or oil

For the Hot Honey:

  • ½ cup honey

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 1–2 tsp hot sauce or ½ tsp red pepper flakes

  • ¼ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  • Marinate chicken in buttermilk + hot sauce for 30 mins.

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet with parchment and place a wire rack.

  • Mix crushed cornflakes, panko, flour, and seasonings in a bowl.

  • Coat chicken in the crumb mixture and place on rack. Spray with oil.

  • Bake for 22–26 mins until golden and cooked through (165°F).

  • In a saucepan, warm honey, butter, hot sauce, and garlic powder until melted.

  • Drizzle hot honey over chicken and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Air fryer option: Cook at 400°F for 14–18 mins

  • Make gluten-free with GF breadcrumbs and flour

  • Great for sandwiches, wraps, or salads

Find it online: https://dailywholekitchen.com/baked-crunchy-hot-honey-chicken-crispy-sweet-and-spicy-oven-perfection/