Baked Hot Honey Chicken • Extra Crunchy & Sweet-Heat Goodness
Crispy oven-baked chicken coated in a golden cornflake crust, finished with a spicy-sweet hot honey drizzle. Bold, flavorful, and healthier than fried.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1–2 tbsp hot sauce
- 3 cups cornflakes, crushed
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- Olive oil spray
Hot Honey:
- ½ cup honey
- 1–2 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce (30 mins–overnight).
- Mix cornflakes, panko, and spices.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat chicken in crumbs. Place on wire rack.
- Spray with oil. Bake 22–25 mins until crispy and cooked through.
- Simmer honey, hot sauce, and butter for 1–2 mins.
- Drizzle over chicken and serve.
Notes
- Air fryer friendly: 390°F for 15–18 mins.
- Adjust heat to taste with more or less hot sauce.
- Serve with slaw or sweet potatoes.