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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe

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Enjoy this baked crunchy hot honey chicken recipe featuring tender, juicy chicken coated in a spicy-sweet hot honey glaze. Perfectly crispy and bursting with flavor, this dish is a crowd-pleaser for weeknight dinners or gatherings.

Ingredients

  • Chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • All-purpose flour
  • Cornstarch
  • Eggs
  • Panko breadcrumbs
  • Salt and pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Paprika
  • Hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
  • Butter
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. Set up a breading station: flour, beaten eggs, and panko mixed with cornstarch.
  4. Coat each chicken piece in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with panko mixture.
  5. Place chicken on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
  7. In a saucepan, melt butter and mix in hot honey. Drizzle or brush over baked chicken.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of hot honey to your spice tolerance.
  • For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes after baking.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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