Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken – Sweet, Spicy, and Oven-Crispy
Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is crispy oven-baked chicken coated in golden panko crumbs and finished with a sweet, spicy hot honey glaze for the perfect easy dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, sesame seeds, or crushed peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
- In one bowl mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Place beaten eggs in a second bowl and panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Coat each chicken piece in flour mixture, dip in egg, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Arrange chicken on baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking spray or drizzle with oil.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until golden, crispy, and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Meanwhile combine honey, hot sauce, butter, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir until melted and smooth. Add vinegar or lemon juice if desired.
- Drizzle hot honey sauce over baked chicken, garnish, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use thighs for extra juicy chicken.
- Add more hot sauce for extra spice.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, salad, or roasted vegetables.