Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken (Printable Version)
Tender crunchy chicken coated in parmesan and cornflakes, then finished off with a spicy, drippy hot honey kick.
# Ingredients Required:
→ For the Chicken
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Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
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2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins
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2 tablespoons hot sauce
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2 large eggs, beaten
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Sea salt, to taste
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
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6 cups cornflakes, crushed (gluten free if you like)
→ For the Hot Honey Sauce
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Sea salt, to taste
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
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1 to 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper, add as much as you want
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2 to 3 tablespoons hot sauce
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1/2 cup honey
→ For Serving
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Cilantro, parsley, or some fresh thyme
# Guide to Cooking:
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Pour the warmed hot honey sauce over your crispy chicken, then top with thyme, parsley, or cilantro. If your sauce got too thick, zap it in the microwave for a bit. Don't wait, dig in while it's still hot.
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When you're about done cooking the chicken, toss honey, hot sauce, the cayenne, chipotle, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt into a little pot. Let it all get nice and warm over low and give it a good mix so everything comes together.
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Lightly drizzle olive oil on top, then bake in your hot oven for about 20 to 25 minutes. Your chicken should be perfectly cooked on the inside and crunchy on the outside.
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Drop your eggy tenders straight into the cornflake crumbs and coat them completely. Want a crunchier layer? Do another dip in eggs then crumbs. Lay them out on the lined pan.
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Grab another bowl, beat the eggs well, then swirl in the hot sauce. Plop your chicken into the mixture and make sure every strip gets soaked.
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Start by tossing cornflakes, parmesan, paprika, both powders, and a dash of salt into your food processor. Hit pulse until it's all ground up. No food processor? Smash it all fine in a ziplock with your hands then pour into a dish.
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Set your oven at 425°F (218°C). Cover a baking sheet with parchment so nothing sticks.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Crush the cornflakes as finely as you can so your chicken gets extra crispy.
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Can't handle super spicy? Use less cayenne in your honey sauce, or pile it on if you like heat.
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Best way to enjoy these is fresh from the oven while the coating is still crunchy.