Description
Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is the ultimate sweet and spicy dish that will elevate your dinner experience. Picture juicy, boneless chicken breasts coated in a crunchy panko crust, enveloped in a sticky hot honey glaze. This easy-to-follow recipe guarantees restaurant-quality results, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. With its vibrant flavors and gorgeous presentation, it’s sure to impress everyone at the table. Get ready to delight your taste buds with a dish that combines simplicity and sophistication!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 2 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In one bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs and smoked paprika. In another bowl, whisk together honey, hot sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and olive oil.
- Dip each chicken breast into the hot honey mixture, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Place on the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/75°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 80mg