Description
Crispy baked chicken coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze—no deep frying needed! Perfectly crunchy, juicy, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup regular breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
For the Hot Honey Glaze:
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Soak chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce for 30+ minutes.
- Preheat Oven: 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with a wire rack.
- Breading: Mix panko, breadcrumbs, and spices. Dredge chicken, pressing firmly.
- Bake: Place on rack, spray with oil, and bake 20–25 minutes until 165°F internal temp.
- Glaze: Melt butter, honey, hot sauce, and pepper flakes. Drizzle over baked chicken.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use a wire rack and broil 1–2 minutes at the end.
- Adjust spice level by reducing/increasing hot sauce.
- Store leftovers in the fridge; reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: ~450 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg