Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken: The Best Comfort Food Twist
Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is the perfect blend of spicy, sweet, and crunchy that will elevate your comfort food experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken thigh in hot honey, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- For extra crunch, broil the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes after baking.
- Pair with a side of coleslaw for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken, comfort food, spicy chicken