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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken for the Ultimate Comfort Meal

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken combines sweet and spicy hot honey for a delectable comfort meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Chicken
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Coating
  • 3 cups Cornflakes opt for a gluten-free brand
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika substitute with regular paprika if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder can swap for garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Chicken
  • 2 large Eggs use flax eggs for vegan
  • 1 tablespoon Hot Sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast (Tenderloins) substitute with thighs if desired
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil or avocado oil
Hot Honey Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey maple syrup for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper tailor to tolerance
  • 1 teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder adjust to suit taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Thyme, Cilantro, Parsley) use any herbs available

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food processor
  • Baking Sheet
  • Saucepan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, crush cornflakes and mix with smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt.
  3. Beat eggs with hot sauce. Dip chicken tenderloins in the egg mixture and coat with cornflake mixture.
  4. Arrange chicken on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
  5. In a saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, chipotle powder, garlic powder, and onion powder to make the hot honey sauce.
  6. Drizzle hot honey sauce over cooked chicken and garnish with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Double dredge for extra crunch. Check oven accuracy to avoid sogginess.

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