Our Crispy Hot Honey Garlic Chicken is sweet, tangy, with a kick at the end. This recipe combines perfectly seasoned panko-crusted chicken breasts with a simple yet flavorful hot honey garlic sauce.
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Why You’ll Love This Crispy Hot Honey Garlic Chicken
You’re going to absolutely love this Crispy Hot Honey Garlic Chicken recipe as much as we do! Not only does it deliver a delightful crunch from the perfectly seasoned panko and parmesan crust, but the combination of sweet hot honey, hot cayenne pepper, and savory garlic sauce makes it a dish that you’ll crave again and again. Plus, it’s easy to make, making it perfect for any weeknight dinner or special occasion!
Flavor Explosion: Sweet, tangy, and a hint of spice create a perfect combo for this crunchy chicken!
Simple Ingredients: Uses everyday items that you probably already have in your pantry – no need to make a bunch of stops at the grocery store!
Under an Hour: Ready in just 40 minutes, making it a great choice for busy evenings when you still want something delicious.
Crowd Favorite: Perfect for sharing with family and friends at gatherings!
Versatile: Great on its own, served with your favorite sides, on a sandwich, over salad, in a protein bowl – the options are endless!
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Ingredients
For the Chicken
- Chicken breasts
- Panko bread crumbs
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Chipotle chile powder
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
For the Hot Honey Garlic Sauce
- Hot honey
- Apple cider vinegar
- Butter
- Garlic cloves, minced
- Cayenne pepper
How to Make Crispy Hot Honey Garlic Chicken
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise to form 4 thinner chicken cutlets—season both sides of each cutlet with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Mix the panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, chipotle chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a medium bowl. Pour the mixture onto a large plate. Then, in a small bowl, whisk together 2 eggs.
Step 3: Dip each cutlet into the eggs, then into the panko mixture until evenly coated on all sides. Place each cutlet onto a baking sheet lined with foil. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes.
Step 4: When the chicken is almost done, prepare the hot honey sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Then, add the hot honey, apple cider vinegar, butter, and cayenne pepper. Stir frequently until it becomes a syrup consistency.
Step 5: Pour the hot honey over the chicken cutlets and serve.
Tools You’ll Need
Sheet Pan: to bake the crispy chicken cutlets
Sauce Pan: to make the hot honey garlic sauce in
Meat Thermometer: to ensure the chicken cutlets have an internal temperature of 165°.
Tips and Variations
No hot honey? No problem! Use regular honey and 1 tsp cayenne powder.
Don’t like spicy? Turn this Hot Honey Garlic Chicken into Honey Garlic Chicken by using regular honey instead of hot honey.
Storage – Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheating – It’s best to reheat this crispy chicken in the oven at 400° for about 10-15 minutes.
What to serve with Crispy Hot Honey Garlic Chicken? This hot honey pairs well with almost anything… Pair it with Creamy Mashed Potatoes in the KitchenAid Mixer, Roasted Zucchini and Summer Squash, or your favorite veg and potato recipe. Or make a hot honey crispy chicken sandwich with a pretzel bun and some pickles. I even think this chicken would be soo good in a wrap or over your favorite salad!
Recipe Card
Crispy Hot Honey Garlic Chicken
Course: DinnerDifficulty: Easy4
servings20
minutes20
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minutesIngredients
- For the Chicken
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp chipotle chili powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Black pepper, to taste
Salt, to tast
- For the Hot Honey Garlic Sauce
1/2 cup hot honey
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise to form 4 thinner chicken cutlets—season both sides of each cutlet with salt and pepper.
- Mix the panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, chipotle chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a medium bowl. Pour the mixture onto a large plate. Then, in a small bowl, whisk together 2 eggs.
- Dip each cutlet into the eggs, then into the panko mixture until evenly coated on all sides. Place each cutlet onto a baking sheet lined with foil. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes.
- When the chicken is almost done, prepare the hot honey sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Then, add the hot honey, apple cider vinegar, butter, and cayenne pepper. Stir frequently until it becomes a syrup consistency.
- Pour the hot honey over the chicken cutlets and serve.
