Tasty Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken
Tasty Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is a delightful blend of sweet and spicy that transforms an ordinary dinner into a culinary masterpiece. With a crispy coating and an irresistible sticky glaze, this dish is perfect for impressing family and friends. Easy to prepare, it combines the crunch of panko breadcrumbs with the heat of hot honey, making it a sure-fire hit any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Pat dry chicken breasts with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with smoked paprika and minced garlic.
- Dip each chicken breast in olive oil then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, and hot honey until smooth.
- Place chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, brushing with sauce halfway through.
- Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness if desired. Let rest before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 312
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Marinate chicken in hot honey sauce for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor. Customize by adding spices like garlic powder or substituting honey with maple syrup for variation.