Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken (Print-Friendly Format)
Crispy baked chicken tossed in spicy hot honey sauce for the ultimate sweet and savory flavor combo.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Chicken Preparation
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3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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5 cups cornflakes
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3 large eggs
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0.5 cup all-purpose flour
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1.5 teaspoons paprika
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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0.5 teaspoon chili powder
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0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
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0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
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2 teaspoons Frank's hot sauce
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Nonstick cooking spray
→ Hot Honey Sauce
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0.5 cup pure honey
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0.25 cup Frank's hot sauce
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3 tablespoons butter
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
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0.5 teaspoon mustard powder
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0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
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0.5 teaspoon onion powder
# How to Make It:
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Crush the cornflakes using a food processor, rolling pin, or by hand until they form coarse crumbs.
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Arrange three shallow bowls: one with flour mixed with paprika, chili powder, cayenne, salt, pepper, and brown sugar; one with beaten eggs and Frank's hot sauce; one with the crushed cornflakes.
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Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create thin cutlets, then tenderize to 1.25 cm thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
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Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Lightly grease a light-colored baking tray.
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Dredge chicken pieces in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Coat each piece thoroughly with crushed cornflakes. Optionally, repeat dipping in egg and dredging in cornflakes for extra crunch.
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Place the breaded chicken strips on the prepared baking tray, or on oven-safe cooling racks set above the tray for additional crispness. Evenly spray the chicken pieces with nonstick cooking spray.
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Bake for 15–16 minutes until golden, crisp, and fully cooked through.
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While the chicken bakes, combine honey, hot sauce, butter, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, mustard powder, garlic powder, and onion powder in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until the butter melts, then bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and keep warm.
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Drizzle baked chicken with hot honey sauce and serve with additional sauce on the side.
# Additional Information:
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Ensure the cornflakes are crushed to a coarse consistency to maximize crunchiness.
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Using a light-colored baking tray helps achieve a crisp texture and prevents over-browning.