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Crispy Baked Hot Honey Chicken

Cross-section of crispy, breaded hot honey chicken showing moist white meat and a shiny, sweet glaze.
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Make this easy weeknight chicken dinner featuring a crispy coating and a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. This recipe delivers juicy chicken with a satisfying crunch using oven baking.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally to make 4 cutlets
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top. Lightly spray the rack with cooking spray.
  2. Prepare the chicken: In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. In a second shallow dish, place the beaten eggs. In a third shallow dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Dredge each chicken cutlet first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip it into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, press the cutlet firmly into the panko breadcrumbs to coat completely.
  4. Place the coated chicken cutlets on the prepared wire rack. Drizzle the tops lightly with olive oil.
  5. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
  6. While the chicken bakes, prepare the hot honey glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring until the mixture is smooth and warm. Do not boil.
  7. Remove the crispy chicken from the oven. Immediately brush the warm hot honey glaze generously over the top of each piece of chicken.
  8. Serve the sticky honey glaze chicken immediately as an easy weeknight dinner or over rice for hot honey chicken bowls.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can air fry the chicken at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, before glazing.
  • If you prefer using chicken thighs, increase the baking time by 5-7 minutes.
  • For a spicier kick, increase the amount of hot sauce or add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the glaze.

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