Description

Oven-baked chicken coated in a crispy cornflake-Parmesan crust and drizzled with a sweet-spicy hot honey glaze for the perfect balance of crunch, heat, and sweetness.

Ingredients

4 cups cornflakes, crushed

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

Salt, to taste

2 large eggs

2 tbsp hot sauce (plus more for glaze)

2 lbs chicken breast tenderloins (or chicken breasts, cut into strips)

2 tbsp olive oil, for drizzling

1/2 cup honey

1/2–1 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Pinch sea salt

Fresh herbs (thyme, cilantro, or parsley), optional for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a food processor, pulse cornflakes, Parmesan, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt until crumbly. Transfer to a shallow bowl.
In another bowl, beat eggs with hot sauce until combined.
Pat chicken dry. Dip each piece into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the cornflake mixture. For extra crunch, repeat dipping and coating.
Arrange coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
Bake 20–25 minutes, until crust is golden and chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C).
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, warm honey with hot sauce, cayenne, chipotle chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and sea salt until thin and pourable.
Drizzle baked chicken with the hot honey glaze and garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.

Notes

For extra juiciness, try chicken thighs instead of tenderloins.

To tone down heat, reduce hot sauce in both the egg wash and glaze.

Press coating firmly onto chicken for best adhesion.

Reheat leftovers in an oven or air fryer to restore crispiness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
Calories: 370
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 37g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 110mg