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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

Crispy, golden, and glazed in a fiery-sweet honey sauce, Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is poised to become your new weeknight obsession.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs Chicken Drumsticks and/or Thighs
  • ¼ cup Avocado Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • ½ cup Honey
  • ¼ cup Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Chili Flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat chicken dry, season with oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Combine breadcrumbs, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  4. Coat chicken in cornstarch, then dip in water, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
  5. Bake chicken on a wire rack until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Whisk together honey, butter, vinegar, sriracha, and chili flakes (optional). Simmer until thickened.
  7. Glaze chicken with hot honey sauce, bake briefly. Serve hot.

Notes

Use maple syrup for a richer sweetness. Add herbs to the breading for a savory twist. Increase sriracha and add cayenne pepper for extra heat. Serve with coleslaw, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, or rice and vegetables.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Oven-baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: Baked Hot Honey Chicken, Crispy Chicken, Honey Chicken, Spicy Chicken