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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is a delectable dish that marries crispy, golden-brown chicken with a sweet and spicy hot honey drizzle. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, ensuring everyone at your table will be reaching for seconds. The combination of panko breadcrumbs and a zesty hot honey sauce creates an irresistible crunch and flavor profile that elevates this meal from ordinary to extraordinary. In under an hour, you can serve up this crowd-pleaser alongside rice, fresh salads, or roasted vegetables. Plus, any leftovers make for fantastic lunch options throughout the week.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 335

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Hot honey sauce mix of honey and hot sauce
  • Salt and pepper
  • Garlic powder

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Whisk eggs in a bowl for the egg wash.
  4. In another bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs with garlic powder.
  5. Dip each chicken breast in the egg wash, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
  6. Place coated chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Drizzle with hot honey sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breast (150g)Calories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 28gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 420mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g

Notes

For extra crunchiness, consider double-coating the chicken by dipping it again in egg wash before applying more breadcrumbs.
Marinate the chicken in hot honey and spices for at least 30 minutes before coating for enhanced flavor.

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