BAKED CRUNCHY HOT HONEY CHICKEN
Chicken breasts are marinated, coated in a seasoned flour mixture, and baked until crispy. Then, they're glazed with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce. It's a flavorful and easy meal that's perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds total)
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot or sriracha)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
Hot Honey Glaze:
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional, for extra richness)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and ensure they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Prepare the coating: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well.
- Coat the chicken: Remove the chicken from the buttermilk marinade and let any excess drip off. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Press the flour gently to adhere.
- Bake the chicken: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Make the hot honey glaze: While the chicken is baking, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and melted butter (if using). Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the honey is melted and the ingredients are combined.
- Glaze the chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, brush each chicken breast generously with the hot honey glaze. You can also drizzle any remaining glaze over the chicken.
- Serve: Serve the baked crunchy hot honey chicken immediately. It pairs well with sides like mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
Notes
- Crispy Coating: For an extra crispy coating, you can spray the chicken with cooking spray before baking.
- Spice Level: Adjust the amount of hot sauce in both the marinade and the glaze to your preferred spice level.
- Honey: You can use any type of honey you like.
- Glaze Consistency: If the glaze is too thick, you can add a little bit of water to thin it out.
- Serving Suggestions: This chicken is delicious served with a variety of sides. You can also use it in sandwiches or salads.