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Baked Hot Honey Chicken: Crispy, Sweet & Spicy

This Baked Hot Honey Chicken is unbelievably crispy, juicy, and coated in an addictive sweet and spicy sauce. An easy, oven-baked recipe that's perfect for a weeknight dinner and ready in under 45 minutes. A guaranteed family favorite!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1.5-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Olive oil spray for coating
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce such as Frank's RedHot
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or more, to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Wire Rack
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Small Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a wire rack on top of a large baking sheet and set aside.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and cut them into uniform 1.5-inch pieces.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add the chicken pieces to the flour mixture and toss until each piece is fully coated.
  5. Arrange the coated chicken in a single layer on the wire rack. Spray generously with olive oil spray.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown, crispy, and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
  7. While the chicken bakes, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, hot sauce, melted butter, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
  8. Place the baked chicken in a large bowl. Pour the warm sauce over the top and toss gently to coat every piece.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with extra red pepper flakes or fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalProtein: 30gFat: 22gFiber: 1g

Notes

For extra crispy chicken, make sure the chicken pieces are not touching on the wire rack.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes and hot sauce to control the spice level to your preference.
This recipe works well with chicken breasts or tenders, but you may need to adjust the cook time.
Keyword baked chicken,hot honey chicken,spicy chicken recipe

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