Description
Crispy, juicy, and coated in a sweet-spicy hot honey glaze, this baked chicken is the perfect balance of indulgence and ease. Whether for a weeknight dinner or game day snack, every bite delivers irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or drumsticks)
- 1 cup (120g) panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp (30ml) milk
- 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
- ¼ cup (60ml) honey
- 1 tbsp (15ml) hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top.
- In a bowl, mix panko, flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and milk.
- Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently.
- Place coated chicken on the rack and lightly drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and crispy.
- While baking, heat honey, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and vinegar in a small saucepan over low heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Brush the hot honey glaze over the crispy chicken and bake for 5 more minutes.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min