Description
Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is a delectable dish that perfectly balances crispy texture and sweet-spicy flavor. This recipe features juicy, boneless chicken breasts enveloped in a crunchy panko crust, all drizzled with a homemade hot honey sauce that adds a delightful kick. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish can be prepared in just over an hour. Customize the heat level to your liking, making it suitable for everyone at the table. Pair it with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad for a satisfying meal that will have your loved ones asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (your choice)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- 2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- 3. In a shallow bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs and garlic powder. Dredge each chicken piece in this mixture until fully coated.
- 4. Place the coated chicken evenly in the baking dish.
- 5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach at least 165°F /74°C).
- 6. While baking, combine hot sauce and honey in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
- 7. Drizzle hot honey sauce over baked chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg