Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• Cooking spray

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease with cooking spray.
3. In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
4. In another shallow dish, place the beaten eggs.
5. Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
6. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
7. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
8. Dip the chicken into the beaten eggs, then coat evenly with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
9. Place the breaded chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet.
10. Spray the tops of the chicken breasts lightly with cooking spray to help them brown.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown, flipping halfway through cooking.
12. In a small bowl, mix together the honey, hot sauce, and melted butter to make the hot honey sauce.
13. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and brush each chicken breast with the hot honey sauce, reserving some sauce for serving.
14. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and caramelized.
15. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
16. Serve the Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken with extra hot honey sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 25-30 minutes | Total Time: 40-45 minutes | Servings: 4

Tips:

Adjust the amount of hot sauce in the honey sauce according to your preference for spiciness.
For extra crunch, you can mix grated Parmesan cheese with the panko breadcrumbs.
Serve the chicken with a side of creamy coleslaw or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.