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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken
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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

Ingredients
 

  • 3 large chicken breast, boneless and skinless
  • 5 cups cornflakes
  • 3 large eggs, scrambled
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Frank's hot sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt , to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cayenne pepper
  • PAM cooking spray
  • Hot Honey Sauce:
  • ½ cup pure honey
  • ¼ cup Frank's hot sauce
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions
 

  • Crush the cornflakes using a food processor, rolling pin, or your hands (I prefer using my hands).
  • Set up three shallow bowls: one with the flour mixture, one with the egg mixture, and one with the breading mixture.
  • Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make thinner pieces. Tenderize the smooth side with a meat mallet until they are about 1/2-inch thick. Cut into smaller strips if desired.
  • Preheat the oven to 425° F.
  • Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring it is well-coated.
  • Dip the chicken in the egg mixture, letting any excess drip off to avoid soggy breading.
  • Coat the chicken thoroughly in the breading mixture. If needed, dip back in the egg mixture and then re-coat with the breading.
  • Place the breaded chicken on a lightly greased, light-colored baking sheet. For extra crispiness, you can place oven-safe cooling racks over the baking sheet.
  • Spray the chicken with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake the chicken for 15-16 minutes.
  • While the chicken is baking, prepare the hot honey sauce. Combine all sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat. Once the butter melts, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and keep it warm until serving.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and drizzle with the hot honey sauce. Serve with extra sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy!
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