Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken
A simple yet flavorful recipe featuring crispy baked chicken thighs finished with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze, perfect for weeknight cooking.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken thighs, bone-in, skinless Higher fat content keeps the meat juicy.
- 1/2 cup Hot honey Provides a signature sweet-heat glaze.
- 1 cup Bread crumbs (preferably panko) Panko gives an airy, crispy texture.
- 2 pieces Eggs For the breading station.
- 1/2 cup Flour Helps egg adhere to chicken.
- 1 teaspoon Salt For seasoning.
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper For seasoning.
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil Drizzle over chicken for added crunch.
Optional Sides
- 1 serving Side salad Great for freshness.
- 1 serving Roasted veggies Pairs well with the chicken.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a three-bowl breading station: one bowl with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with bread crumbs.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
Breading
- Dip each chicken thigh in flour, then in the egg, and finally coat with bread crumbs.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25–30 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- In the last five minutes of baking, brush the chicken with hot honey.
Serving
- Serve with a side salad or roasted veggies.
Notes
For extra crunch, bake on a wire rack. Can bread thighs and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.