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Hot Honey Chicken

Crispy Hot Honey Chicken: A Family-Favorite Delight

Elevate weeknight dinners with this Crispy Hot Honey Chicken recipe, featuring a crunchy coating and a sweet spicy glaze that's gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crunchy Coating
  • 2 cups cornflakes Use gluten-free for a gluten-free option
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Substitutable with nutritional yeast for vegan
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika Regular paprika can be used
  • 1 tsp onion powder Garlic powder can be swapped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 eggs Flax eggs for vegan
For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast tenderloins Substitutes include chicken thighs or cauliflower florets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil Avocado oil works well too
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
For the Hot Honey Sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey Maple syrup for a vegan option
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper Omit for milder taste
  • 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt Key ingredient!
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs (thyme, cilantro, or parsley)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food Processor
  • Baking Sheet
  • shallow bowl
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, combine cornflakes, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and sea salt. Pulse until finely crushed.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs and hot sauce. Dip each chicken tenderloin in the egg wash, then dredge in the cornflake mixture.
  4. Arrange the coated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Prepare hot honey sauce by combining honey, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat.
  6. Remove chicken from oven, drizzle with hot honey sauce, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra crunch, double dredge the chicken. You can prep and coat the chicken up to 24 hours in advance. Adjust heat levels according to preference. Fresh herbs not only enhance flavor but also visually appeal.

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