Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken (Printable Version)

Tender chicken with crispy cornflake coating, drizzled with spicy-sweet honey sauce - a perfect balance of crunch and heat.

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken Coating

01 - 6 cups cornflakes

02 - ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

04 - ½ teaspoon onion powder

05 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder

06 - 2 large eggs, beaten

07 - 2 tablespoons hot sauce

08 - 2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins

09 - Olive oil for drizzling

→ Hot Honey Sauce

10 - ½ cup honey

11 - 2½ tablespoons hot sauce

12 - 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

13 - ¾ teaspoon chipotle chili powder

14 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder

15 - ½ teaspoon onion powder

16 - Sea salt to taste

→ Garnish

17 - Fresh herbs (thyme, cilantro, or parsley)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - In a food processor, blend cornflakes, parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt until finely crushed. Transfer mixture to a shallow bowl.

03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together beaten eggs and hot sauce until thoroughly combined.

04 - Dip chicken tenderloins in egg mixture, then dredge in cornflake mixture, pressing gently to adhere. For extra crispiness, double-coat by dipping again in egg mixture followed by a second coat of cornflake mixture.

05 - Place coated chicken pieces on prepared baking sheet without overcrowding. Lightly drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

06 - While chicken is baking, combine all sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat. Warm gently until ingredients are fully incorporated, about 3-5 minutes.

07 - Remove chicken from oven, drizzle with warm hot honey sauce, and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

# Notes:

01 - If you don't have a food processor, place cornflakes in a sealed plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin

02 - If sauce thickens upon standing, briefly reheat in microwave or saucepan before serving

03 - Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests

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