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Hot honey chicken baked to be crispy, with a sticky hot honey coating.
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Baked Hot Honey Chicken 

Baked Crispy Hot Honey Chicken, a simple coated and baked chicken recipe, smothered in a homemade hot honey sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Marinate20 minutes
Total Time44 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: crispy baked chicken, hot honey, hot honey chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 681kcal
Author: Rachael

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken tenders
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • Salt and pepper

Breading

  • 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup Parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Egg Mixture

  • 2 eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Hot Honey Sauce

  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

Marinate the chicken

  • Trim and pound your chicken so it is even, and only about 1 cm thick. In a bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 20–30 minutes (or up to overnight in the refrigerator).

Prepare the oven and pan

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and place a wire rack on top. Lightly spray the rack with cooking spray.

Make the coating

  • In a shallow bowl, mix the panko, flour, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with salt, and pepper.

Coat the chicken

  • Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off.
  • Dip each piece into the beaten eggs, then press into the breadcrumb mixture, coating well on all sides.

Bake

  • Place the coated chicken on the prepared rack. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray to help them crisp.
  • Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden and crunchy.

Make the hot honey

  • While the chicken bakes, combine the honey, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and butter in a small saucepan.
  • Warm over low heat until the butter melts and the sauce is smooth. Do not boil.

Serve

  • Drizzle the hot honey over the baked chicken or serve it on the side for dipping.
  • Optional: Return to oven on broil (high) and broil for 3-4 minutes to caramelize the hot honey sauce onto the baked chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 681kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 62g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 250mg | Sodium: 778mg | Potassium: 1075mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 793IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 291mg | Iron: 4mg