Description
Crispy Hot Honey Chicken is a delicious and savory dish that combines the crunch of cornflakes with a drizzle of sweet and spicy honey glaze. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, this recipe is sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders:
- 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 lbs. Chicken Tenders or Chicken Breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
Coating:
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 2 large Eggs
- 5 cups Cornflakes
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional)
- Olive Oil
- Hot Honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare the chicken tenders: Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels.
- Set up dredging stations: Prepare three shallow bowls with seasoned flour, whisked eggs, and crushed cornflakes.
- Season the chicken: Optionally, season the chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Dredge in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with cornflakes.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes at 400°F, flipping halfway through.
- Drizzle with hot honey: Drizzle hot honey over the cooked tenders.
- Serve: Enjoy with ranch dressing or honey mustard.
Notes
- For a crunchier coating, you can fry the chicken in oil instead of baking.
- Additional seasonings like paprika or parmesan cheese can enhance the flavor.
- Ensure the cornflakes adhere by pressing them firmly onto the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 645mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
