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Crispy oven-baked chicken coated in a golden crust and finished with sweet-spicy hot honey glaze. All the crunch and heat — no deep frying required.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless chicken breasts or thighs

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

  • 1 cup crushed cornflakes

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp onion powder

  • Salt & pepper, to taste

  • Cooking spray or oil

Hot Honey Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup honey

  • 1 tbsp hot sauce

  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tsp butter (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set a wire rack on top.

  • Set up 3 bowls: flour + spices, beaten eggs, panko + cornflakes + cayenne.

  • Pat chicken dry. Dredge in flour, dip in eggs, coat in crumb mix. Press to adhere.

  • Place on rack. Spray with oil. Bake 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and 165°F inside.

  • Meanwhile, warm all hot honey ingredients in a saucepan. Let simmer briefly, then remove from heat.

  • Drizzle hot honey over crispy chicken before serving.