Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken
Crispy, spicy, sweet, and oven-baked to golden perfection! This cornflake-crusted chicken is drizzled with a fiery honey sauce—easy, comforting, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- Chicken
- 6 cups crushed cornflakes
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp each onion powder and garlic powder
- 2 eggs + 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 2 lbs chicken tenders
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Hot Honey Sauce
- ½ cup honey
- 2-3 tbsp hot sauce
- 1-3 tsp cayenne pepper
- ¾ tsp chipotle chili powder
- ½ tsp each garlic powder and onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Prepare the coating: In a large bowl, combine crushed cornflakes, Parmesan cheese, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and hot sauce.
- Coat the chicken: Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, then coat it in the cornflake mixture. For a thicker crust, repeat the dipping and coating process.
- Bake the chicken: Drizzle olive oil over the coated chicken tenders and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is golden and crispy.
- Make the hot honey sauce: While the chicken bakes, combine honey, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small saucepan. Heat over low to medium heat, stirring until warm.
- Serve: Drizzle the hot honey sauce over the baked chicken tenders and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of cayenne and hot sauce in the honey sauce to control the spice level.
- For an extra crunchy coating, you can repeat the breading process twice.
- Serve with a side of rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.