Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken – Sweet, Spicy & Extra Crispy
Oven-baked chicken coated in a crunchy panko-cornflake crust and drizzled with sweet and spicy hot honey. Crispy, flavorful, and perfect for dinner or game day.
Ingredients
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1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts
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1 cup buttermilk
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2 tbsp hot sauce (plus more for honey)
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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2 eggs
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1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
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1 cup crushed cornflakes
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp onion powder
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Olive oil spray or brush
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½ cup honey
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1–2 tsp chili flakes or hot sauce (for hot honey)
Instructions
Marinate chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 1 hour.
Prepare breading stations: flour + seasonings, beaten eggs, and panko + cornflakes + spices.
Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg, then press into crumb mixture.
Place on a baking rack or tray. Spray both sides lightly with oil.
Bake at 425°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping once.
Warm honey with chili flakes or hot sauce. Drizzle over baked chicken before serving.
Notes
Use an air fryer for quicker results. Adjust spice level to taste. Serve on buns or over salad for variety. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.