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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

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  • Author: Ivy
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is your new go-to comfort food that satisfies cravings for crispy, sweet, and spicy flavors. This delightful dish features tender chicken breast coated in a crunchy cornflake crust and drizzled with a homemade hot honey sauce, making it perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. With its simple preparation and irresistible taste, this oven-baked recipe is sure to impress everyone at the table. Serve it alongside fresh salads or as a tasty sandwich filling for leftovers; the options are endless! Try this easy recipe tonight for a heartwarming meal that will leave you wanting more.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups cornflakes
  • 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
  • 2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins
  • extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2–3 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1–3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • sea salt
  • fresh thyme, cilantro, or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, combine cornflakes, parmesan cheese, and seasonings; pulse until fine crumbs form.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs and hot sauce. Coat chicken tenderloins in the egg mixture, then dredge in cornflake crumbs until fully covered.
  4. Arrange coated chicken on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  5. While baking, prepare the hot honey sauce by heating honey and hot sauce with spices in a saucepan until well combined.
  6. Drizzle the warm sauce over the baked chicken before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (100g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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