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Hot Honey Chicken

Crispy Hot Honey Chicken for a Sweet and Spicy Feast

Indulge in this crispy hot honey chicken, blending sweetness and spice in a delightful dish that's perfect for any table.
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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 Chicken Coating
  • 2 cups Cornflakes opt for gluten-free if needed
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated is ideal
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or use regular paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder substitute with garlic powder if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 large Eggs flax eggs for vegan alternative
For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds Chicken Breast Tenderloins or thigh pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil avocado oil as substitute
For the Hot Honey Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons Hot Sauce adjust per spice preference
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper modify to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
For Garnish
  • Fresh Herbs (Thyme, Cilantro, Parsley) choose according to preference

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Food Processor
  • Bowls
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hot Honey Chicken
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Crush cornflakes, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and sea salt in a food processor until finely crushed; transfer to a bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and whisk in hot sauce; coat chicken tenderloins in the egg mixture, then dredge in dry mixture.
  4. Fully dredge each chicken tenderloin in cornflake mixture; arrange the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Drizzle the chicken pieces with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Combine honey, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder over low heat to make the hot honey sauce.
  7. Drizzle hot honey sauce over baked chicken and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven to regain crunch.

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