Crispy Hot Honey Chicken: Sweet, Spicy Bliss in 30 Minutes

Discover the delightful flavors of Hot Honey Chicken with a gluten-free cornflake coating that adds irresistible crunch.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Southern

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Crunchy Coating

2 cups Gluten-Free Cornflakes
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or vegan cheese alternative
1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
1 tbsp Onion Powder or garlic powder
1 tbsp Garlic Powder optional
2 Eggs or flax eggs for vegan option

For the Chicken

1 lb Chicken Breast Tenderloins or thighs
2 tbsp Olive Oil

For the Hot Honey Sauce

1/2 cup Honey or maple syrup for vegan
2 tbsp Hot Sauce
1 tsp Cayenne Pepper adjust to taste
1 tsp Chipotle Chili Powder

For Garnishing

1 tbsp Fresh Herbs (Thyme, Cilantro, or Parsley) to taste

Equipment

Oven
food processor
mixing bowls
Baking sheet
parchment paper
Saucepan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Crush cornflakes with smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt in a food processor until coarse crumbs.
Beat eggs with hot sauce in a bowl, dip chicken in it, then dredge in cornflake crumbs.
Place coated chicken on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Mix honey, hot sauce, cayenne, chipotle, garlic powder, and onion powder in a saucepan and heat until thickened.
Drizzle hot honey sauce over baked chicken and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Double-dredge the chicken for extra crunch and customize spice levels as desired.

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