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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken served on a plate with garnishes.

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

This chicken is crunchy, sweet, and a little spicy, making it perfect for weeknights or entertaining guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken pieces Use bone-in or boneless as preferred.
For the breading
  • 1 cup bread crumbs Panko can be used for extra crunch.
  • 0.5 cup flour All-purpose flour works well.
  • 1 large egg Beaten for dipping.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper Freshly ground is best.
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika Adds color and flavor.
For baking
  • as needed oil for spraying Use a light spray for crispiness.
For serving
  • 0.5 cup hot honey Drizzle over chicken before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten egg, and bread crumbs mixed with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Dredge the chicken pieces in flour, dip into the egg, then coat with the bread crumbs.
Baking
  1. Place the breaded chicken on a baking sheet and spray lightly with oil.
  2. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Drizzle hot honey over the chicken before serving.

Notes

Serve hot from the oven with extra hot honey if desired. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to keep it crispy.