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Hot Honey Chicken

Irresistibly Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Recipe for Dinner Delight

This Hot Honey Chicken recipe is a perfect blend of sweet and spicy, providing a deliciously crispy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Coating
  • 3 cups Cornflakes opt for gluten-free cornflakes if needed
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese substitute with nutritional yeast for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika regular paprika works as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder can switch for garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
For the Chicken
  • 2 large Eggs flax eggs are a great vegan substitute
  • 1/4 cup Hot Sauce adjust quantity to taste
  • 1 pound Chicken Tenderloins thighs will work too
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil avocado oil is a good alternative
For the Hot Honey Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey substitute with maple syrup for vegan version
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust to suit spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Thyme, Cilantro, Parsley) adds color and freshness

Equipment

  • Oven
  • food processor
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowls
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, crush the cornflakes with smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and sea salt until fine crumbs form.
  3. In a bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the hot sauce, setting it next to the cornflake mixture.
  4. Dunk chicken tenderloins in the egg mixture and then dredge in the cornflake mixture, pressing down to coat.
  5. Place coated chicken on the baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, additional hot sauce, cayenne, chipotle chili powder, garlic, and onion powder, heating until slightly thickened.
  8. Drizzle the hot honey sauce over the baked chicken and garnish with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Double dredge the chicken for a thicker crunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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