Tired of bland chicken breast? Try this crispy, sweet, sticky, and spicy Hot Honey Chicken. Using crushed cornflakes makes for an extra crispy breading and the hot honey sauce is to die for. Make sure to serve some on the side, because everyone will ask for more!
Ingredients For Hot Honey Chicken
- Skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper
- Flour
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Hot sauce
- Cornflakes
- Paprika
- Chili powder
- Parsley flakes
- Mustard powder
- Honey
- Butter
- Apple cider vinegar
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
How To Make Hot Honey Chicken
- Preheat the oven to 425 F and place a rack over a baking sheet for extra crispy chicken.
- Prepare the breading station in three shallow dishes:
– # 1: Place ½ cup flour, 1 tsp mustard powder, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and ½ tsp salt
– # 2: Beat the eggs with 1 tbsp hot sauce
– # 3: crushed cornflakes, 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp chili powder - Season the chicken breasts with ½ tsp salt and pepper. Coat them with the flour mixture on both sides and shake off the excess. Dip into the egg mixture on both sides and lastly press them into the cornflakes mixture on both sides. Place them on the baking rack, spray them with cooking spray, and bake for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: combine the honey, hot sauce, butter, vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder into a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until melted and combined.
How Do I Make Sure The Chicken Is Crispy When Baked In The Oven?
Always make sure you pat your chicken breasts dry before breading them, place them on a light-colored baking sheet, and use a cooking rack over the baking sheet so air can circulate under the chicken and it can crisp up on both sides.
How Do I Store And Reheat Leftovers?
Place any leftovers in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat them in a 350 F oven for 10 minutes to make them crispy again.
What’s The Best Way To Tenderize Chicken?
Pounding the chicken to an even ½-inch thickness with a meat mallet ensures it cooks evenly and stays tender.
What Are Some Simple Dishes To Serve With Hot Honey Chicken?
You can serve this chicken with a side of freshly cooked rice, mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or steamed veggies.
Quick & Easy Hot Honey Chicken
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Cooking rack
- 3 shallow dishes
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 3 large chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
- ½ tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
For the flour mixture:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp salt
For the egg mixture:
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
For the corn flakes mixture:
- 4 cups corn flakes, crushed
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp parsley flakes
For the sauce:
- ½ cup honey
- 5 tbsp hot sauce (or to taste)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 F and place a rack over a baking sheet for extra crispy chicken.
Prepare the breading station in three shallow dishes:
- # 1: Place ½ cup flour, 1 tsp mustard powder, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and ½ tsp salt
- # 2: Beat the eggs with 1 tbsp hot sauce
- # 3: Crushed corn flakes, 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp chili powder
- Season the chicken breasts with ½ tsp salt and pepper. Coat them with the flour mixture on both side, and shake off the excess. Dip into the egg mixture on both side, and lastly press them into the cornflakes mixture on both sides. Place them on the baking rack, spray them with cooking spray, and bake for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: combine the honey, hot sauce, butter, vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder into a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until melted and combined. Drizzle over the baked chicken and serve more on the side.
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions about Hot Honey Chicken
1. Can I Bake This Chicken Without A Wire Rack?
Yes, you can but make sure you flip the chicken mid-baking so the other side can crisp up too. Using a wire rack makes sure both sides crisp up at the same time.
2. What Adjustments Should I Make If I’m Using An Airfryer?
Before placing your chicken breasts in a single layer inside the basket of the air fryer, make sure you preheat it. Spray it with cooking spray for extra crispness, and cook at 375 F for 10-15 minutes, flip, spray again, and continue cooking for 10 more minutes.
3. Can I Still Make This Recipe If I Don’t Have All The Spices Listed For The Hot Honey Sauce?
Yes, you can. The main ingredients for the sauce are honey and hot sauce. Spices add another layer of flavor, but it’s ok if you don’t add them.
4. What Can I Use If I Don’t Have Cornflakes For Breading?
A great substitute for cornflakes is Panko breadcrumbs. They are really crunchy, although the flavor may vary a little.
5. Can I Make This Recipe In Advance And Freeze It?
You can freeze the uncooked breaded chicken and even double the recipe, but it is recommended to bake it fresh when you’re ready to eat for the best texture.
6. What Should I Do If I Don’t Have A Food Processor To Crush The Cornflakes?
You can place them in a zipper bag and use a rolling pin, a heavy-bottomed pot, or even your hands, to crush them.
