Description
Golden Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is a crispy, oven-baked chicken dish with a sweet and spicy honey glaze. Made without deep frying, it features a cornflake crust and bold flavor that’s perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
2 cups cornflakes, crushed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Olive oil spray or cooking spray
1/2 cup honey
2 tbsp hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot or sriracha)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a wire rack on top and lightly spray it with cooking spray.
- Crush the cornflakes finely using a food processor or by rolling them in a sealed zip-top bag with a rolling pin.
- In one shallow bowl, mix the flour with garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
- In a second bowl, beat the eggs.
- In a third bowl, add the crushed cornflakes.
- Pat the chicken dry. Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour, then dip into the eggs, and finally coat with the crushed cornflakes, pressing gently to help them stick.
- Place the coated chicken on the prepared wire rack and lightly spray the tops with olive oil spray.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown, crisp, and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- While the chicken bakes, combine the honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until warm and well combined.
- Once the chicken is done, drizzle with the hot honey glaze or serve the glaze on the side for dipping.
Notes
Use gluten-free flour and cornflakes for a gluten-free version.
Adjust the heat by changing the type or amount of hot sauce and cayenne.
Add a bit of butter to the hot honey glaze for extra richness.
Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
Prep chicken ahead up to coating stage and store in the fridge before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
