Baked Crunchy Honey Buffalo Chicken
Weeknight or game night, this chicken is everyone's favorite easy meal - it's that special sauce!
Servings: 6
Calories: 442kcal
Ingredients
- 6 cups cornflakes (use gluten, free if needed)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 pounds chicken breast or skinless thighs
- extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- blue cheese or ranch dressing, for serving
- sliced green onions, for serving
Honey Buffalo Sauce
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 1-2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.2. In a food processor, combine the cornflakes, parmesan, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Pulse until you have fine crumbs. Alternatively, you can crush the crumbs in a ziplock bag by stepping on them. Dump the crumbs into a shallow bowl.3. Beat the eggs in a bowl, add the hot sauce and chicken, and toss well to coat.4. Dredge the chicken through the crumbs, covering fully. Place on the prepared baking sheet. For a thicker coating, dip the chicken back through the eggs, then through the crumbs a second time. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until crisp all around.5. Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a saucepan set over medium heat, melt together the hot sauce, butter, seasoned salt, and cayenne. Stir until melted and combined. Remove from the heat and mix in the honey.6. Drizzle the buffalo sauce over the chicken. Top with green onions and blue cheese/ranch dressing. I love this over rice, but it's also great with french fries. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 442kcal
