Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken: A Juicy Twist for Dinner
A delicious twist on traditional chicken recipes, featuring a crunchy coating and a sweet, spicy honey glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken thigh in flour, then egg, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Place the breaded chicken onto a baking sheet.
- Drizzle hot honey over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let rest before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, broil for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Pair with a side of coleslaw or a simple salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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