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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe

A deliciously crispy baked chicken coated in a spicy hot honey glaze, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
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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, skin-on chicken thighs
Breading
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs For extra crunch
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
Hot Honey Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Hot sauce Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar

Method
 

Prepare Chicken
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Bread the Chicken
  1. Dredge each chicken thigh in the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then dip in panko breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
  2. Place the breaded chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the Chicken
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Prepare Hot Honey Glaze
  1. While the chicken is baking, whisk together honey, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl.
Glaze and Serve
  1. Remove the chicken from the oven and drizzle the hot honey glaze over the top. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
  2. Serve hot and enjoy your baked crunchy hot honey chicken!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

For a spicier version, increase the amount of hot sauce in the glaze.

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