Description
This Crispy Hot Honey Chicken recipe features tender chicken coated in a crunchy cornflake crust, baked to golden perfection and drizzled with sweet and spicy hot honey. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a delicious and easy meal perfect for serving up with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch or honey mustard.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 lbs. Chicken Tenders or Chicken Breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
Breading
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 5 cups Cornflakes, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional)
Other
- Olive Oil, for drizzling or spraying
- Hot Honey, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s ready for baking the chicken.
- Prepare the chicken tenders: Pat the chicken tenders dry thoroughly with paper towels to help the coating stick better.
- Set up dredging stations: Arrange three shallow bowls – one with the flour mixed with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; the second with beaten eggs; and the third with crushed cornflakes mixed with cayenne pepper if using.
- Coat the chicken: Dredge each chicken tender first in the seasoned flour mixture, then dip into the egg wash, and finally coat with the crushed cornflakes, pressing gently to adhere the crumbs well.
- Bake the chicken: Place the breaded tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a light layer of olive oil. Drizzle or spray a little olive oil over the tenders to promote crispiness. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking and browning.
- Drizzle with hot honey: Once the chicken is cooked and crispy, remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with hot honey to give the perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavor.
- Serve: Serve the hot honey chicken tenders warm with your choice of dipping sauces such as ranch dressing or honey mustard for an extra delicious meal.
Notes
- Patting the chicken dry is crucial for a crispy coating.
- Using cornflakes provides a crunchy texture alternative to traditional breadcrumbs.
- The cayenne pepper is optional and adds a subtle heat to the crust.
- You can adjust the amount of hot honey to your preferred sweetness and spice level.
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray olive oil on the chicken before baking.
