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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken. Crispy hot honey chicken cutlets on parchment paper, golden-brown and glazed with sticky honey, sprinkled with flaky sea salt and fresh thyme, with a jar of honey and a spoon nearby.

Oven-Crisped Hot Honey Chicken Tenders

Golden, crunchy chicken finished with a sticky sweet-heat glaze that feels indulgent yet comforting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6.5 cups cornflake cereal lightly crushed for even coating
  • 0.3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese adds savory depth
  • 1.1 teaspoons smoked paprika for warm smoky flavor
  • 0.6 teaspoon onion powder enhances savoriness
  • 0.6 teaspoon garlic powder rounds out seasoning
  • 2 large eggs beaten until smooth
  • 2.2 tablespoons hot sauce adds tang and mild heat
  • 2.2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins trimmed and patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil used for drizzling to aid browning
  • Hot Honey Sauce
  • 0.55 cup honey provides sticky sweetness
  • 2.5 tablespoons hot sauce balances the honey
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper adjusted for gentle heat
  • 0.85 teaspoon chipotle chili powder adds smoky spice
  • 0.55 teaspoon garlic powder flavor booster
  • 0.55 teaspoon onion powder adds balance
  • 0.75 teaspoon sea salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs such as thyme cilantro, or parsley (for garnish and freshness)

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet Lined to prevent sticking and promote crisp edges
  • 1 Food processor Used to break cereal into fine crumbs
  • 1 Saucepan Small size for gently warming the honey sauce

Method
 

  1. Add the cornflakes, parmesan, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt to a processor and pulse until finely crushed, then transfer to a shallow dish. mix
  2. Whisk the eggs in a bowl, stir in the hot sauce, then add the chicken and toss until fully coated. assemble
  3. Press each piece of chicken into the crumb mixture, coating completely, then arrange on the baking sheet; repeat dipping for extra crunch if desired and drizzle lightly with oil. assemble
  4. Bake the chicken until deeply golden and crisp, about 20–25 minutes, turning once if needed. bake
  5. While the chicken finishes, gently warm the honey, hot sauce, cayenne, chipotle powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a saucepan until smooth. mix
  6. Spoon the warm hot honey sauce over the baked chicken and finish with fresh herbs before serving. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 180gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 38gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Crunchy, sweet, and a little fiery—this chicken disappears fast. The kind of dinner that feels special without needing a deep fryer or a long prep window.

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