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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken delivers the perfect balance of sweet heat and irresistible crunch. This healthy baked chicken recipe features a crispy panko coating with a sticky, spicy honey glaze, making it an effortless flavor explosion ideal for weeknights or crowd-pleasing gatherings.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

  • 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs or breasts, trimmed and patted dry

Breading

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more for seasoning
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs

Finishing

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
  • 1/3 cup hot honey glaze (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Prep the chicken: Trim any excess fat from the chicken pieces and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels to help the coating adhere better and crisp up beautifully.
  2. Set up your breading stations: Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour mixed with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; another with beaten eggs; and the last with panko breadcrumbs seasoned lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Coat the chicken: Dredge each chicken piece first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Then dip it into the beaten eggs, followed by pressing firmly into the panko breadcrumbs until fully coated and the coating sticks well.
  4. Bake to perfection: Arrange the coated chicken pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet or, preferably, on a wire rack set inside a baking sheet for extra crispiness. Lightly drizzle or brush the pieces with olive oil or melted butter. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even crisping on both sides.
  5. Glaze with hot honey: Remove the chicken once golden and crispy. While still warm, brush each piece generously with hot honey glaze, allowing the residual heat to melt it into a sticky, spicy coating that clings perfectly to the crunchy crust.

Notes

  • Use room temperature chicken for better coating adhesion and even cooking.
  • Season your flour and breadcrumbs well for layers of flavor.
  • Press breadcrumbs firmly onto the chicken to ensure a sturdy crust that won’t fall off during baking or eating.
  • Use a wire rack inside the baking sheet to allow heat circulation and keep bottoms crispy.
  • Adjust the amount of hot honey glaze to suit your preferred sweetness and spiciness level.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 100 mg

Keywords: baked chicken, hot honey chicken, crispy chicken, spicy honey glaze, panko breaded chicken, healthy chicken recipe, gluten-free chicken