Description
Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken delivers a satisfying crunch from crushed cornflakes paired with a sweet‑spicy honey‑grape juice glaze. This easy oven‑baked recipe uses pantry staples—flour, eggs, honey, grape juice, and simple spices to create a golden, finger‑licking main dish perfect for busy families. Serve with vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete, comforting meal that feels like takeout without the deep‑fried mess. Add a squeeze of lemon for brightness and a dash of grape juice now.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups cornflakes, crushed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup grape juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet.
- In a bowl mix crushed cornflakes, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with cornflake mixture.
- Place on prepared sheet and bake 25‑30 minutes until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Meanwhile, combine honey and grape juice in a saucepan; simmer until glossy.
- Drizzle glaze over baked chicken and serve.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- place coated chicken on a wire rack over the baking sheet. Let chicken rest a few minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Family Dinners
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken, easy chicken dinner, honey glaze chicken, oven baked chicken, cornflake chicken recipe, quick family meals, crispy chicken recipe, sweet and spicy chicken