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Unlock the Ultimate Comfort Food: Your Guide to the Perfect Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe

Unlock the Ultimate Comfort Food: Your Guide to the Perfect Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe
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This Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is everything you want in a weeknight dinner—crispy, juicy, sweet, and spicy! Made with tender chicken coated in ultra-crispy panko and drizzled in warm hot honey, it’s a feel-good meal that tastes deep-fried but is completely baked. Ready in about 30 minutes, family-friendly, and dangerously addictive!

Ingredients

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For the Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (about 1.5 lbs)

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

  • 2 large eggs, beaten

  • 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs

For the Hot Honey Sauce

  • ¼ cup honey

  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust heat to taste)

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (optional, for tang)

Optional Garnishes

  • Fresh chopped parsley

  • Sesame seeds or crushed peanuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat to 400°F (200°C).

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

2. Bread the Chicken

  1. Pat chicken dry.

  2. In Dish #1: combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika.

  3. In Dish #2: beat the eggs.

  4. In Dish #3: add panko breadcrumbs.

  5. Coat chicken → flour → egg → panko (press gently to help it stick).

3. Bake

  • Place chicken on the prepared baking sheet.

  • Lightly spray with cooking spray or drizzle with oil.

  • Bake 25–30 minutes, or until crispy and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).

4. Make the Hot Honey

  • In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, butter, and red pepper flakes.

  • Heat until melted and smooth.

  • Add vinegar/lemon juice if you want a sweet-tangy flavor.

5. Glaze

  • Drizzle hot honey over the baked chicken.

  • For extra sauciness, toss the chicken fully in the sauce.

6. Serve

  • Garnish with parsley, sesame seeds, or crushed peanuts.

  • Serve with roasted veggies, mashed potatoes, rice, or a simple salad.

Notes

  • Press the panko firmly onto the chicken for maximum crunch.

  • Don’t skip the oil spray — it helps the coating get golden and crisp.

  • Use chicken thighs for juicier results.

  • Add more hot sauce to the honey if you like it spicy.

  • Leftovers reheat best in the air fryer or oven.

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