Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken, a dish that perfectly balances crispy texture with a sweet and spicy kick. This recipe features tender chicken thighs coated in a crunchy panko breadcrumb crust and drizzled with an irresistible hot honey glaze. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make meal promises to impress everyone at your table. With simple preparation steps, you can enjoy a comforting dish bursting with flavor any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot honey or chili-infused honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk (and hot sauce if desired) for at least one hour or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare breading by mixing flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne in a shallow dish; place panko breadcrumbs in another dish.
- Coat chicken by dredging in the flour mixture, dipping back into buttermilk, and finally pressing into panko breadcrumbs.
- Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- In a small saucepan, warm honey and hot honey together; drizzle over baked chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg