Description
This Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken recipe combines crispy baked chicken with a spicy-sweet hot honey glaze. Perfect for a flavorful family dinner or a crowd-pleasing dish. Easy to prepare, this dish will quickly become a favorite for spicy food lovers!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, soak chicken in buttermilk for at least 20 minutes (or up to overnight in the fridge).
- In another bowl, combine flour, panko, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, and coat in the flour mixture.
- Place chicken on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drizzle hot honey over the chicken and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra spice, mix hot honey with a pinch of chili flakes before drizzling.
- You can substitute thighs with drumsticks or wings if preferred.
- Serve with a side of coleslaw or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg