Hot Honey Chicken Bites – Crispy, Sweet, & Spicy Perfection!
Craving a dish that’s crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor? These Hot Honey Chicken Bites are the ultimate dinner recipe that delivers sweet heat with every bite!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Baking Sheet with Wire Rack
- 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Pastry Brush or Spoon
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs chicken tenders or breasts cut into strips
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Avocado oil spray
For the Hot Honey:
- ½ cup honey
- 2-3 tbsp hot sauce adjust to taste
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with a wire rack.
- Set up three bowls: Bowl 1: ½ cup cornstarch. Bowl 2: 2 whisked eggs. Bowl 3: 2 cups crushed cornflakes mixed with 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper.
- Pat 1 ½ lbs chicken tenders dry. Coat each piece in flour, dip in the egg, and press into the seasoned cornflake mixture. Place on the prepared rack.
- Spray the breaded chicken lightly with avocado oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, broil on low until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- In a small saucepan, heat ½ cup honey, 2-3 tbsp hot sauce, ½ tsp cayenne pepper, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, and ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional). Stir until smooth.
- Drizzle or toss the baked chicken in the hot honey sauce. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey and sriracha to your preferred spice level.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake the chicken nuggets in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces, such as ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ of recipe Calories: 550 Sugar: 40g Sodium: 1000mg Fat: 30g Saturated Fat: 6g Unsaturated Fat: 20g Trans Fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 50g Fiber: 3g Protein: 30g Cholesterol: 80mg