Description
Hot Honey Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly balances sweet and spicy flavors, making it ideal for family dinners or casual get-togethers. The crispy cornflake coating envelops tender chicken, while the homemade hot honey sauce adds an irresistible touch of sweetness and heat. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to serve with various sides, from rice to mashed potatoes. Whether you’re a novice cook or a seasoned chef, this recipe is sure to impress your loved ones and become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large boneless/skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ lbs.)
- ½ cup flour
- 3 large eggs
- 5 cups cornflakes
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup hot sauce
- Butter and brown sugar for the sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Crush cornflakes finely using a food processor or rolling pin.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, another with whisked eggs and hot sauce, and the third with crushed cornflakes mixed with seasonings.
- Slice chicken breasts into thinner pieces and pound them to about ½ inch thick.
- Pat chicken dry, then dredge in flour, dip in egg mixture, and coat in cornflakes.
- Place on a greased baking sheet and lightly spray the tops with cooking spray.
- Bake for about 15–16 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, prepare the hot honey sauce by combining honey, butter, brown sugar, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar in a saucepan over low heat until melted; bring to a boil then reduce heat until ready to serve.
- Drizzle baked chicken with hot honey sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (150g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg