Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken
Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken – tender, seasoned chicken with a crispy panko crust, topped with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze for a flavorful meal.
4 Servings
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts halved, or 4 regular-sized pieces
- 1 ½ tablespoons adobo seasoning
- ½ tablespoon chili powder
For the Panko Coating
- 1 ¼ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
For the Hot Honey Sauce
- ½ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
- If the chicken breasts are particularly large, halve them to make four pieces. Season each piece with adobo seasoning and chili powder. Set aside to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
Set Up the Breading Stations
- Arrange three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning. In the second bowl, whisk together the eggs, hot sauce, and buttermilk until well combined. Place the flour in the third bowl.
Bread the Chicken
- Dip each piece of seasoned chicken first into the bowl with flour, ensuring a light coating. Next, dip it into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat the chicken thoroughly in the panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere the breadcrumbs.
Bake the Chicken
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the breaded chicken on the sheet in a single layer. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the coating is golden and crispy.
Prepare the Hot Honey Sauce
- In the last few minutes of baking, prepare the hot honey sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and hot sauce. Warm over medium-low heat, stirring until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the sauce is slightly thinned.
Glaze and Serve
- Remove the baked chicken from the oven and brush each piece with the hot honey sauce. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the panko breadcrumbs and all-purpose flour with gluten-free alternatives. Ensure all other ingredients, particularly seasonings, are labeled gluten-free as well.