Description
Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly balances sweet and spicy flavors with a satisfying crunch. This oven-baked recipe transforms tender chicken into a crispy delight without the guilt of frying, making it ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Serve it alongside your favorite sides, and watch as this dish quickly becomes a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In one bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs and garlic powder; in another, mix hot honey, soy sauce, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Dip each chicken breast into the hot honey mixture, letting excess drip off, then roll in panko until evenly coated.
- Place coated chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach at least 165°F / 75°C).
- Let rest for five minutes before serving. Drizzle with additional hot honey if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate chicken in the hot honey mixture for up to an hour before cooking.- Substitute maple syrup for hot honey for a different taste profile.- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days; reheat in the oven at 350°F until heated through.