Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken: The Best Comfort Food Delight
Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is a delightful twist on comfort food that combines crispy texture with a sweet and spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip the chicken thighs in olive oil, then dredge them in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle hot honey over the chicken.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and crispy.
Notes
- For extra crunch, broil for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey based on your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg