Hot Honey Crunchy Chicken (Printable Version)
Crispy baked chicken tossed in parmesan and cornflakes, finished with a spicy drizzle of hot honey. Big flavor, super crunchy, totally satisfying.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Chicken
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Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
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2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins
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2 tablespoons hot sauce
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2 large eggs, beaten
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Sea salt as needed
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
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6 cups cornflakes (get gluten free if you'd like), smashed up
→ For the Hot Honey Sauce
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Sea salt as needed
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
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1 to 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper, you pick the heat
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2 to 3 tablespoons hot sauce
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1/2 cup honey
→ For Serving
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Chopped parsley, cilantro, or fresh thyme
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Spoon over some hot honey sauce while the chicken's still warm. Scatter some fresh parsley, thyme, or cilantro on top. If your sauce firms up, a quick zap in the microwave gets it runny again. Jump in and eat right away!
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When your chicken's almost done, toss honey, hot sauce, garlic powder, chipotle powder, onion powder, cayenne, and a pinch of salt into a tiny pot. Set the burner to low and stir till it all blends and you can smell that sweet heat.
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Drizzle your chicken with olive oil and slide the tray into your hot oven. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until the outside is really crunchy and the inside isn’t pink.
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Take each juicy egg-covered piece and roll it around in your cornflake crumbs—get them all wrapped up well. Want extra crunch? Dip in eggs and crumbs one more time. Place your coated chicken on your lined pan.
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Beat eggs in a bowl, add your hot sauce, then toss in the chicken tenders, mixing till everything's soaked.
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Jam your cornflakes, parmesan, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and some salt in a food processor and let it rip till everything’s fine crumbs. Or, crush by hand in a sealed bag with the seasonings. Pile the crumbs into a shallow dish.
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Crank your oven up to 425° F (218°C). Lay out some parchment on a baking tray so cleanup’s easy.
# Additional Notes:
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The finer your cornflake crumbs, the crispier your chicken comes out.
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Go easy or wild with the cayenne to make the sauce as spicy or mellow as you like.
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Eat this chicken fresh from the oven so it stays perfectly crunchy.