Juicy oven-baked chicken with a crispy breadcrumb crust and sweet-spicy hot honey glaze — a healthier twist on fried chicken with bold flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp pepper
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½ tsp paprika
Breading:
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1 cup flour
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2 eggs, beaten
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2 cups panko breadcrumbs
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp cayenne
Hot Honey Glaze:
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½ cup honey
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2 tbsp hot sauce
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1 tbsp butter
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¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
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Marinate chicken in buttermilk with salt, pepper, and paprika for 30 minutes to overnight.
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Preheat oven to 425°F and prepare baking sheet with parchment or wire rack.
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Set up breading station: flour, beaten eggs, seasoned panko.
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Dredge chicken in flour, egg, then panko. Place on baking sheet.
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Spray with oil and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
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Meanwhile, combine glaze ingredients in saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth.
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Drizzle hot honey over warm chicken and let rest 2 minutes before serving.