Description

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is a delightful dish that combines crispy, golden chicken with a luscious sweet and spicy glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners or game nights, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends. Each bite delivers an explosion of flavors, making it hard to resist going back for seconds. Gather around the table and enjoy this mouthwatering experience together!

Ingredients

Scale

3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup hot honey
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
In one bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with smoked paprika. In another bowl, combine hot honey and soy sauce.
Dip each seasoned chicken breast in the hot honey mixture, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
Place the coated chicken in the prepared baking dish, ensuring space between pieces.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Brush on extra hot honey in the last few minutes of baking for added flavor.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (150g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 460mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: For extra crunch, double-dip chicken in egg wash before rolling in breadcrumbs. Customize the heat by adding chili flakes to the breadcrumb mixture or swapping honey for maple syrup.