Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken: The Best Homemade Delight
Discover the delightful taste of baked crunchy hot honey chicken that combines the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Coat the chicken thighs in hot honey, then dredge them in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken on the baking sheet and drizzle with additional hot honey.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, consider broiling the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Pair with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken