Description
This baked crunchy hot honey chicken is crispy, sticky, and spicy without the need for deep-frying. A cornflake-Parmesan crust and a warm-hot-honey glaze make for a delightful family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cornflakes
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pulse cornflakes and Parmesan in a food processor with spices until coarse crumbs form.
- Beat the eggs with hot sauce and season lightly with salt.
- Dip each chicken tenderloin in the egg mixture, then press into the cornflake mixture.
- Place the coated chicken on the baking sheet and lightly drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and cooked through (165°F).
- Warm honey and additional hot sauce together; drizzle over the chicken before serving.
Notes
For a spicier glaze, adjust hot sauce to your liking. Serve with sides like coleslaw or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: baked chicken, hot honey chicken, gluten-free chicken