Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken (Printable View)

Crispy baked chicken coated in panko and finished with spicy honey glaze for irresistible flavor.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (approximately 1.5 pounds)

→ Coating

02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 2 large eggs, beaten
09 - 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs

→ Hot Honey Sauce

10 - 1/4 cup honey
11 - 2 tablespoons hot sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
13 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
14 - 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ Garnish

15 - Fresh chopped parsley
16 - Sesame seeds or crushed peanuts

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Set oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
02 - Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. In one shallow dish, combine flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Beat eggs in a second shallow dish. Place panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
03 - Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture, shake off excess, dip in beaten egg, then coat with panko breadcrumbs. Press gently to ensure crumb adhesion.
04 - Arrange breaded chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray or drizzle with olive oil for even crisping. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and exterior is golden brown.
05 - Combine honey, hot sauce, butter, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring until butter is melted and sauce is smooth. Add apple cider vinegar or lemon juice for a tangy finish, if desired.
06 - Remove chicken from oven and immediately drizzle with hot honey sauce. For more intense flavor, toss pieces in the sauce to coat completely.
07 - Sprinkle with chopped parsley and sesame seeds or crushed peanuts. Serve hot with side dishes of choice.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - For optimal crunch, ensure chicken pieces are patted dry before breading and avoid overcrowding the baking sheet.

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