Oven Fried Southern Hot Honey Popcorn Chicken
An easier, fun twist on the famous Nashville Hot Chicken...spicy, saucy, and so delicious!
Foto: Half Baked Harvest
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 1 1/4 cups corn flakes - finely crushed, or use Panko
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- kosher salt and black pepper
- extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 -6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 -2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, to taste
Steps
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1. Preheat the oven to 425° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.2. Beat the eggs in a large bowl, add the chicken and toss well to coat. In a separate bowl combine the cornflake crumbs, flour, paprika, and a pinch each of salt and pepper.3. Dredge the chicken through the crumbs, covering fully. Place on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through cooking.4. Just before the chicken is done cooking, make the sauce. In a small skillet, melt together the butter and garlic over medium heat. Cook until the butter is browning and the garlic turns golden. Remove from the heat. Whisk in the honey, cayenne, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, and chili flakes. 5. Drizzle or pour the warm sauce over the chicken, tossing to coat. The sauce thickens quickly, so be sure to use while still warm. Serve um up!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (27% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| egg | 1 | - | - |
| boneless chicken breasts | 2 pounds | - | - |
| corn flakes - finely crushed | 0.25 cups | - | - |
| flour | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| smoked paprika | 0.5 teaspoon | $2.50/kg | $0.01 |
| kosher salt and black pepper | - | - | - |
| extra virgin olive oil | - | - | - |
| salted butter | 6 tablespoons | - | - |
| -6 cloves garlic | 4 | - | - |
| honey | 3 tablespoons | - | - |
| -2 teaspoons cayenne pepper | 1 | - | - |
| chili powder | 1 teaspoon | $0.50/100g | $0.03 |
| smoked paprika | 1 teaspoon | $2.50/kg | $0.01 |
| onion powder | 0.5 teaspoon | $0.50/100g | $0.01 |
| chili flakes | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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