Description
This Crispy Hot Honey Chicken recipe combines tender chicken coated in seasoned flour, egg wash, and crunchy cornflakes, baked to golden perfection and drizzled with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. Perfect for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 lbs. Chicken Tenders or Chicken Breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
Coating:
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
Egg Wash:
- 2 large Eggs
Cornflake Coating:
- 5 cups Cornflakes
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional)
Others:
- Olive Oil
- Hot Honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Pat dry the chicken tenders.
- Prepare dredging stations: Season flour. Whisk eggs. Crush cornflakes and season.
- Season chicken: Optionally season with salt and pepper.
- Coat chicken: Dredge in flour, dip in egg, coat with cornflakes.
- Bake: Bake at 400°F for 15-20 mins, flipping halfway through.
- Drizzle with hot honey: Serve with ranch or honey mustard.
Notes
- Fry option available for a crunchier texture.
- Additional seasonings like paprika or parmesan can be incorporated.
- Ensure chicken is dry before coating for better adhesion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
