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Oven Fried Southern Hot Honey Popcorn Chicken

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 541 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet with parchment paper

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 1 Egg for binding
  • 2 pounds Boneless chicken breasts chopped into cubes
  • 1 ¼ cups Corn flakes finely crushed or use Panko
  • 2 tablespoons Flour mixed for coating
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
  • 6 tablespoons Salted butter for sauce
  • 4-6 cloves Garlic chopped
  • 3 tablespoons Honey
  • 1-2 teaspoons Cayenne pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika for sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Chili flakes to taste

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • While chicken bakes, melt butter in a skillet on medium. Add garlic and sauté till fragrant.
  • Whisk in the honey, cayenne, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, and chili flakes.
  • Drizzle or pour the warm sauce over the chicken, tossing to coat. Use while still warm.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Serve warm with extra hot honey sauce if desired.