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.
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)
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.