Description
A delicious and simple meal featuring crispy chicken coated in cornflakes with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cornflakes (use gluten-free, if needed)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins
- Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2–3 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1–3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Sea salt
- Fresh thyme, cilantro, or parsley, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine the cornflakes, parmesan, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Pulse until you have fine crumbs.
- Pour the crumbs into a shallow bowl.
- Beat the eggs in another bowl, then add the hot sauce and chicken. Toss well to coat the chicken.
- Dredge the chicken in the crumb mixture, making sure to cover it fully. Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
- For a thicker coating, dip the chicken back through the eggs and then through the crumbs a second time. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is crisp all around.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the sauce in a saucepan, warming honey, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Drizzle the warm sauce over the chicken when it’s done. Top with fresh herbs, if desired.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free cornflakes. Adjust the spice level with hot sauce and cayenne pepper to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: hot honey chicken, baked chicken, crispy chicken, spicy chicken, weeknight dinner