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Baked crunchy hot honey chicken garnished and ready to serve.

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

A delightful twist on traditional fried chicken, this dish combines a crunchy cornflake coating with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze, perfect for impressing family and friends.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the coating
  • 6 cups cornflakes Finely processed
  • 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
For the chicken
  • 2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins
  • Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
For the hot honey sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2-3 tablespoons hot sauce to taste
  • 1-3 teaspoons cayenne pepper adjust for heat preference
  • 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Sea salt to taste
For garnish
  • Fresh thyme, cilantro, or parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, pulse the cornflakes, parmesan, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of sea salt until you achieve a fine crumb texture. Transfer this mixture to a shallow bowl.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the hot sauce until well combined. Toss the chicken tenderloins in this mixture until they are fully coated.
Breading
  1. Dredge each piece of chicken in the cornflake crumbs, ensuring they are well-covered, and place them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  2. Lightly drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
Cooking
  1. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is crispy and cooked through.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the hot honey sauce by warming honey, extra hot sauce, cayenne pepper, chipotle chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of sea salt in a small saucepan until mixed.
  3. Once the chicken is cooked, drizzle the warm sauce over it and garnish with fresh herbs.

Notes

Allow leftovers to cool completely before placing in an airtight container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to restore crispiness, heating to an internal temperature of 165° F.