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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

Oven-baked chicken with a golden panko crust and sticky hot honey glaze, crispy, spicy, and sweet.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main, Snack
Cuisine: American, Comfort
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 8 chicken drumsticks skin-on
Breading
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese optional
Hot Honey Glaze
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 2-3 tbsp sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes optional
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1 red chili thinly sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, place wire rack on top.
  2. Set up three bowls: flour & spices, beaten eggs, and panko + Parmesan.
  3. Pat chicken dry. Dredge in flour mixture, dip in eggs, coat with panko.
  4. Place chicken on wire rack, spray with oil, bake 35–40 minutes, turning halfway, until 165°F.
  5. Combine honey, sriracha, apple cider vinegar, and chili flakes in saucepan. Warm and blend.
  6. Brush baked chicken with hot honey glaze, bake 5 more minutes.
  7. Transfer to platter, garnish with parsley and chili, serve hot.

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight container up to 2 days. Reheat in oven to retain crispiness.