Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken
Crispy baked chicken coated in crunchy cornflakes and drizzled with sweet and spicy hot honey sauce for the ultimate easy dinner recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Chicken
6 cups cornflakes (use gluten-free if needed)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Pinch of sea salt
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons hot sauce
2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins
Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
For the Hot Honey Sauce
1/2 cup honey
2–3 tablespoons hot sauce
1–3 teaspoons cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Pinch of sea salt
For Serving
Fresh thyme, cilantro, or parsley
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a food processor, combine cornflakes, Parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt.
Pulse until fine crumbs form. Alternatively, crush the cornflakes in a zip-top bag.
Transfer crumbs to a shallow bowl.
Coat the Chicken
In another bowl, beat the eggs and stir in the hot sauce.
Add chicken tenderloins and toss to coat well.
Dredge each piece of chicken through the cornflake crumbs until fully coated.
For extra crunch, dip the chicken back into the egg mixture and coat again with crumbs.
Arrange chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
Bake
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the chicken is crispy and cooked through.
Make the Hot Honey Sauce
While the chicken bakes, combine honey, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan.
Warm over low heat until smooth and combined.
Finish & Serve
Drizzle warm hot honey sauce over the crispy chicken.
Garnish with fresh thyme, cilantro, or parsley.
Serve immediately while hot and crunchy.
Notes
Double coating the chicken creates extra crispy texture.
Adjust cayenne pepper for mild or extra spicy heat.
Gluten-free cornflakes work perfectly for a gluten-free version.
Serve with ranch dressing, coleslaw, fries, or roasted vegetables.
Leftovers stay crispy when reheated in an air fryer or oven.
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