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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe

A deliciously crispy baked chicken coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs skin-on for extra crispiness
Breading
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs for crunchiness
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for coating
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Hot Honey Glaze
  • 1/2 cup honey for sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar for tanginess

Method
 

Prepare Chicken
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Coat each chicken thigh in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
Bake Chicken
  1. Place the coated chicken thighs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Prepare Hot Honey Glaze
  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar.
  2. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Glaze Chicken
  1. Once the chicken is done baking, remove it from the oven and brush generously with the hot honey glaze.
  2. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
  2. Enjoy your Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken with your favorite sides!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

For extra heat, add more hot sauce to the glaze. Serve with coleslaw or roasted vegetables.

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