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Close-up shot of juicy Hot Honey Chicken coated in Cornflake Crunch.
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Hot Honey Chicken with Cornflake Crunch

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 plates
Calories 650
A crispy, flavorful chicken dish topped with sweet and spicy honey glaze and crunchy cornflakes for added texture.

Ingredients

Crushed Cornflakes

  • 3 cups Cornflakes (Crushed coarsely)

Parmesan Cheese

  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (Freshly grated for best results)

Spices and Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

Eggs

  • 2 large Beaten Eggs

Hot Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon Hot Sauce (Adjust quantity to taste)

Chicken

  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Tenderloins (Or sliced whole breasts)

Olive Oil

  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (For drizzling)

Honey

  • 1 cup Honey (Raw, unfiltered preferred)

Additional Hot Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon Hot Sauce

Cayenne Pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (Reduce for milder honey)

Chipotle Chili Powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder (Reduce for milder honey)

Sea Salt

  • 1 pinch Sea Salt

Fresh Herbs

  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Herbs (Thyme, cilantro, or parsley)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix crushed cornflakes, Parmesan, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and sea salt in a bowl.
  • Dip chicken tenderloins in beaten eggs, then coat with the cornflake mixture. Place on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and cooked through. Meanwhile, whisk honey, hot sauce, cayenne, chipotle, and herbs in a bowl.
  • Drizzle baked chicken with honey sauce and a light drizzle of olive oil. Serve hot with extra herbs if desired.

Notes

For extra crunch, press the coated chicken firmly before baking. Adjust spice levels to taste.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, Crunch, honey