Description
Experience a mouthwatering blend of crispy, sweet, and spicy flavors with this Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe. A crispy panko coating and luscious hot honey glaze elevate this dish into a comfort-food masterpiece, complete with creamy mushroom sauce and buttery noodles. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded evenly)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 12 ounces noodles, cooked and buttered
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
- ½ cup hot honey
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
Instructions
1. Prep the Oven and Chicken
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
2. Coat the Chicken
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip into beaten eggs to coat evenly.
- Press into panko breadcrumbs to create a crispy crust.
3. Sear for Crunch
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
4. Bake to Perfection
- Place seared chicken in a baking dish and brush generously with hot honey.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
5. Prepare the Sauce
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, and oregano, cooking until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
- Deglaze with chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits, and reduce by half, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 3–4 minutes.
6. Combine and Serve
- Return the baked chicken to the skillet, spooning the creamy mushroom sauce over the top.
- Allow it to warm through for 2–3 minutes.
- Serve over a bed of buttered noodles and garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American