Description
This Classic Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken delivers crispy, oven-baked perfection with a sticky-sweet and spicy glaze that’s absolutely addictive. Juicy chicken breasts are coated in seasoned panko, baked until golden, and then drizzled in luscious hot honey butter. Perfect for a quick dinner, an easy weeknight meal, or bold-flavored food ideas that impress. Whether you’re hunting for quick dinner recipes, easy baked chicken, or fun dinner ideas with a spicy twist—this one’s a must-try!
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/3 cup hot honey
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment or use a wire rack.
2. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness.
3. Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mix of panko, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat in seasoned panko.
5. Place on baking sheet and spray tops with cooking oil.
6. Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
7. In a saucepan, melt butter and mix with hot honey. Let it bubble briefly, then remove from heat.
8. Drizzle hot honey glaze over the baked chicken.
9. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
10. Rest briefly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use a wire rack while baking for a super crispy crust.
Let the glaze cool a bit before drizzling—it sticks better that way.
Pounding the chicken ensures even cooking and maximum juiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: baked chicken, hot honey, crunchy chicken, easy dinner, spicy chicken, weeknight meals, quick chicken recipe