Description

This irresistible baked chicken features a super crunchy cornflake‑parmesan crust and a sweet‑spicy hot honey glaze. Juicy on the inside, crisp on the outside—it’s a crowd‑pleaser perfect for busy weeknights, casual dinners, or game-day feasting.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

6 cups cornflakes (gluten‑free if needed)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp garlic powder
Pinch of salt
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tbsp hot sauce
2 lbs chicken breast tenderloins
Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Hot Honey Glaze:

½ cup honey
2–3 tbsp hot sauce
1–3 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
¾ tsp chipotle chili powder
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Sea salt, to taste
Fresh thyme, cilantro or parsley, for serving

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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 with Parmesan, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until crumbly; transfer to a shallow bowl. Or crush cornflakes manually in a sealable bag.
Whisk eggs with hot sauce in a bowl; add chicken and toss to coat.
Dredge chicken in the cornflake mixture, pressing firmly. For extra crunch, dip again in egg then crumbs.
Arrange chicken on the baking sheet, drizzle lightly with olive oil.
Bake 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165 °F).
While baking, gently warm honey, hot sauce, cayenne, chipotle, garlic powder, onion powder and salt in a small saucepan until smooth.
Remove chicken and immediately drizzle with hot honey glaze.

Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot

Notes

Press crumbs firmly onto chicken for maximum crunch.

Use a wire rack for better airflow and crisping.

Don’t overcrowd baking sheet—air circulation is key.

Adjust cayenne or hot sauce for desired spice level.

Sauce can be halved if spice is too strong, or doubled if you love extra glaze.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American (Southern‑style hybrid)