Description
A delicious recipe for Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken that combines crispy chicken thighs with a sweet and spicy honey glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top.
- In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs and ensure they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
- In a shallow dish, mix the flour and panko breadcrumbs together. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge each piece in the flour and panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the coated chicken on the wire rack. Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken pieces to help them crisp up in the oven.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. In the last 5 minutes of baking, brush the hot honey over the chicken for a sticky, sweet finish.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
- You can substitute the chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option.
- Serve with a side of coleslaw or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg