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A tray of baked panko-covered hot honey chicken breasts.
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Baked Hot Honey Chicken

This recipe for Baked Hot Honey Chicken is absolutely delicious and so easy to make. Picture a crispy panko crust with seasoned juicy chicken inside, topped with a sweet and spicy sauce to pull everything together!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 398kcal
Author: Shani W.

Equipment

  • Chef's Knife
  • 3 Wide, Shallow Bowls
  • Sheet Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cooking Spray
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

Crispy Baked Chicken

  • 1.5 lbs large chicken breasts (2 pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon Adobo seasoning
  • ½ tablespoon chili powder

Panko Breading & Other Binders

  • 1 ¼ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 count eggs
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • cup all-purpose flour

Hot Honey Sauce

  • ¼ cup honey
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce

Instructions

  • Butterfly the chicken breasts to make 4 thin pieces of chicken.
  • Season with the adobo seasoning and chili powder, then set aside to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare your bowls for breading.
  • In one bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs and the listed seasonings.
  • In another bowl, whisk together your eggs, hot sauce, and buttermilk.
  • In the last bowl, pour in the flour.
  • Dip the seasoned chicken into the plain flour bowl, then the egg bowl, and finally the panko breadcrumbs.
  • Press the breadcrumbs into the chicken so you get an even coating. Let the breaded chicken sit while you continue cooking.
  • Preheat the oven to 400℉.
  • Line a sheet pan with parchment paper, then add the chicken. Spray some cooking oil on top.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway.
  • With just a couple minutes left in the cooking time, add the honey, cayenne, chili powder, and hot sauce to a sauce pot.
    Stir the sauce while cooking on medium-low heat, until it has thinned.
  • Finally, brush the hot honey on the chicken breasts. Add back to the oven for another 2 - 3 minutes, then serve with freshly chopped parsley and enjoy!

Notes

To reheat and get your chicken crispy again, I recommend using a toaster oven or air fryer. Heat until warmed through, and the breading crisps back up.

Nutrition

Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 1092mg | Potassium: 797mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 3mg