Description
Crispy Sweet Heat Chicken is an enticing dish featuring a delightful crunch from cornflakes and a sweet and spicy sauce that makes it ideal for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cornflakes
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins
- Olive oil for drizzling
- ½ cup honey
- 2½ tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- ¾ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Sea salt to taste
- Fresh herbs (thyme, cilantro, or parsley) for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, blend the cornflakes, Parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt until fine. Pour this mixture into a large bowl.
- In another bowl, mix the beaten eggs with hot sauce.
- Coat the chicken tenderloins in the egg mixture, ensuring they’re well-covered.
- Dredge the chicken in the cornflake mixture, pressing lightly to ensure it sticks. For extra crunch, dip back into the egg mixture and coat in the cornflake mixture again.
- Place the coated chicken on the baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- While the chicken is baking, combine honey, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and sea salt in a small pot. Warm through until well mixed.
- Once the chicken is done, drizzle the warm sauce over it and sprinkle with fresh herbs.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider double-coating the chicken. Adjust spice levels according to preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: chicken, crispy chicken, sweet heat chicken, baked chicken, family dinner