Description
This recipe delivers Irresistible Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken, a dish featuring crispy chicken coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. It offers a unique flavor profile, is a healthier alternative to fried chicken, and is quick to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring full coverage. Place on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle the coated chicken lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C).
- Remove from oven and immediately brush generously with hot honey. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow the glaze to set.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality chicken thighs for best results.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey to control the spice level.
- Allow the chicken to rest after glazing for better flavor adherence.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley for visual appeal.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute tofu for chicken and adjust cooking time.
- Experiment with adding cayenne or chili powder to the hot honey for extra heat.
- Consider adding crushed nuts or seeds to the breadcrumb mixture for extra texture.
- Incorporating chopped onions or garlic into the hot honey glaze adds a bolder taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Baked chicken can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
- Prep Time: 20-25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg