Description
Crispy Baked Hot Honey Chicken delivers Southern comfort with Korean-inspired zest. Honey-glazed golden chicken pieces offer home cooks a simple yet remarkable meal that satisfies serious flavor seekers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 oz/113.4 g)
- 2 cups (56 g) cornflakes, crushed
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- ¼ cup (84 g) honey
- 2 tbsps hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Prep Station: Arrange a wire rack on a parchment-lined baking sheet, thoroughly coating with cooking spray to guarantee optimal crispiness and prevent adherence.
- Breading Technique: Establish three strategic coating zones – first with flour, second with whisked eggs, third with a dynamic mixture of crushed cornflakes, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Coating Process: Meticulously transform chicken breasts by completely dredging through flour, completely immersing in egg wash, then firmly pressing into cornflake mixture to achieve a comprehensive, textured exterior.
- Oven Preparation: Strategically position breaded chicken pieces on prepared rack with minimal spacing, lightly misting with oil to enhance golden-brown potential and textural complexity.
- Roasting Protocol: Transfer baking sheet into preheated 425F (220C) oven, roasting for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches deep golden coloration and safe 165F (74C) internal temperature.
- Glaze Creation: Rapidly whisk honey, hot sauce, melted butter, and vinegar into a vibrant, sweet-spicy liquid that will elevate the chicken’s flavor profile.
- Final Flourish: Immediately upon removing from oven, generously brush chicken with prepared hot honey glaze, ensuring complete and luxurious coverage before serving with complementary accompaniments.
Notes
- Prevent Sticking Smartly: Generously spray the wire rack with cooking oil to create a non-stick surface and boost crispiness for perfect golden-brown chicken.
- Master the Breading Technique: Pat chicken dry before breading to help cornflake mixture adhere better and create a crunchier exterior with maximum texture.
- Temperature Precision Matters: Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches exactly 165F internally, guaranteeing safe consumption without overcooking.
- Glaze Application Strategy: Brush hot honey glaze immediately after removing chicken from oven while still piping hot to ensure maximum flavor absorption and glossy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 374
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 92 mg