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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken (Crispy, Sweet & Spicy)

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

Oven-baked crispy chicken coated in a crunchy crust and finished with a sticky sweet-and-spicy hot honey glaze. Crispy, juicy, and irresistible without frying.
Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4Course: Main DishCuisine: AmericanMethod: BakingDifficulty: Easy

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken
  • 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray or olive oil spray
  • For the Hot Honey Sauce
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 –2 tablespoons hot sauce adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a wire rack over a baking sheet and lightly grease.
  2. Set up three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and panko mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg, then coat evenly with panko.
  4. Place chicken on the rack and lightly spray with oil.
  5. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through (165°F / 74°C).
  6. Meanwhile, heat honey, butter, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth.
  7. Drizzle hot honey over chicken just before serving.

Final Thoughts

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is proof that you don’t need a deep fryer to create something irresistibly crispy and satisfying. This recipe delivers on every level—texture, flavor, and ease—making it a standout option for home cooks who want big results without complicated techniques. The crunchy coating bakes up beautifully, while the hot honey glaze adds just the right balance of sweetness and heat to keep every bite exciting.

What truly makes this dish special is its versatility. It adapts effortlessly to different spice levels, cooking methods, and serving styles, allowing you to make it your own every time. Whether you’re serving it as a comforting family dinner, slicing it up for meal prep, or presenting it as a crowd-pleasing centerpiece, it always feels intentional and well-rounded.

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This recipe also fits seamlessly into real life. It’s approachable enough for busy weeknights, yet impressive enough for guests. The ingredients are familiar, the steps are straightforward, and the results are consistently delicious. That reliability is what turns a good recipe into a go-to favorite.

If you love crispy chicken, bold sweet-and-spicy flavors, and recipes that feel both indulgent and practical, this Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken deserves a permanent place in your rotation. It’s the kind of dish people request again—and the kind you’ll be proud to make again and again.