Description
Crispy Hot Honey Chicken is a deliciously crunchy and spicy dish featuring tender chicken coated in seasoned flour and crushed cornflakes, baked to golden perfection and drizzled with sweet and spicy hot honey. This quick and easy recipe takes just 30 minutes and is perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner or appetizer that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 lbs. Chicken Tenders or Chicken Breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
Breading
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 2 large Eggs
- 5 cups Cornflakes, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional)
Others
- Olive Oil (for drizzling or spraying)
- Hot Honey (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the chicken tenders crispy and golden.
- Prepare the chicken tenders: Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture which helps the coating stick better and results in crispier chicken.
- Set up dredging stations: Arrange three shallow bowls: one with the seasoned flour mixture (flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper if using), one with beaten eggs, and one with crushed cornflakes for coating.
- Coat the chicken: Dredge each chicken tender first in the flour mixture, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally press into the crushed cornflakes until fully coated for a crunchy crust.
- Bake the chicken: Place the coated chicken tenders on a lightly oiled baking sheet or a wire rack on a sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping the tenders halfway through to ensure even cooking and browning.
- Drizzle with hot honey: Once cooked and crispy, transfer the tenders to a serving plate and drizzle generously with hot honey to add a sweet and spicy kick.
- Serve: Serve the hot honey chicken immediately with ranch dressing or honey mustard for dipping to complement the flavors and add creaminess.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use a wire rack on the baking sheet to allow air to circulate around the chicken while baking.
- If you prefer more heat, add extra cayenne pepper or drizzle additional hot honey.
- Chicken breasts can be cut into tender-like strips if preferred over tenders.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
