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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

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Crispy, sweet, and spicy baked chicken tenders coated in cornflake crumbs and drizzled with a homemade hot honey sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups cornflakes (gluten-free if preferred)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins
  • Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2–3 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust for heat)
  • 1–3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Sea salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a food processor, pulse cornflakes, Parmesan, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder until coarse breadcrumbs form. Transfer to a shallow bowl.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and mix in hot sauce. Add chicken and toss to coat. Dredge each tenderloin in the cornflake mixture, then repeat for extra crunch. Place on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Broil for 1 to 2 minutes for extra crispiness.
  4. While chicken bakes, prepare the hot honey sauce by warming honey, hot sauce, cayenne, chipotle, garlic powder, onion powder, and sea salt in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
  5. Remove chicken from the oven, drizzle with hot honey sauce, and garnish with fresh herbs like thyme or parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken in both the egg wash and cornflake mixture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: baked chicken, hot honey chicken, crispy chicken tenders, spicy chicken, weeknight dinner

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