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Crispy Baked Hot Honey Chicken with Sweet Heat Glaze

Close-up of a piece of crispy fried chicken coated in a thick, dark hot honey glaze.
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Make this easy weeknight chicken dinner with a crispy coating and a perfect sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. This oven-baked recipe delivers flavor without deep frying.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total)
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot or similar)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top. This setup helps air circulate for a crispier bottom.
  2. If using chicken breasts, slice them horizontally to create four thinner cutlets. Pat the chicken pieces completely dry with paper towels. This step is key for crispiness.
  3. Set up a standard breading station: Place flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne in a shallow dish. In a second shallow dish, place the beaten eggs. In a third shallow dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Dredge each chicken cutlet first in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the egg, letting the excess drip off. Finally, press the chicken firmly into the panko breadcrumbs to coat completely.
  5. Place the coated chicken cutlets on the wire rack on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
  7. While the chicken bakes, prepare the hot honey glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and minced garlic.
  8. Heat the glaze mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until it just begins to simmer. Remove immediately from the heat. Do not boil the honey.
  9. Once the chicken is cooked, transfer the crispy pieces to a large bowl. Drizzle half of the hot honey glaze over the chicken and toss gently to coat.
  10. Serve the hot honey chicken immediately with the remaining glaze on the side for dipping or drizzling.

Notes

  • For an extra crunchy exterior, spray the coated chicken lightly with cooking spray before baking.
  • To turn this into a hot honey chicken bowl, serve over cooked rice or quinoa with steamed broccoli or sliced avocado.
  • If you prefer a milder heat, reduce the cayenne pepper in the coating and use a milder hot sauce in the glaze.

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