Description
Discover the mouthwatering Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe that combines sweet honey with a spicy kick, delivering an irresistible crunch and flavor explosion in every bite, perfect for family gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or drumsticks, bone-in, skin-on
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko preferred for extra crunch)
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust based on spice preference)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- Cooking spray or olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse and pat the chicken pieces dry.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Coat each chicken piece in the flour mixture, shaking off excess flour before dipping in breadcrumbs. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle or spray chicken pieces with cooking spray or olive oil. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and cooked to 165°F (75°C). Broil for an extra crispy finish, if desired.
- Remove from the oven and brush with hot honey generously while still warm. Let sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in an oven at 350°F (175°C) to maintain crunchiness.
- Marinate chicken in the spiced flour mix for an hour for enhanced flavor.
- Experiment with different spices for a unique twist on the recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken piece
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg