Oven-Fried Hot Honey Chicken
Oven-Fried Hot Honey Chicken is a crispy, flavorful dish with a perfect balance of sweet and spicy. It’s marinated in buttermilk, coated in a seasoned flour mix, and baked until golden brown. A hot honey glaze adds the final touch. This easy, healthier alternative to fried chicken is perfect for any meal!
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken drumsticks, thighs, or breasts Your choice of cut
- 1 cup Buttermilk For marinating
- 1 cup Flour For coating
- ¼ cup Cornstarch Adds crispiness
- 1 tsp Paprika Flavor enhancement
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder Adds aroma
- 1 tsp Salt To taste
- ½ tsp Black Pepper To taste
- ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper Adjust for spice level
- ½ cup Honey Sweet base
- 2 tbsp Hot Sauce Adjust for heat preference
- ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes Optional for extra spice
- 2 tbsp Butter For richness
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish.
- Remove chicken from marinade and coat in flour mixture. Shake off excess.
- Place chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a wire rack.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- In a saucepan, melt butter, then stir in honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Drizzle hot honey sauce over the crispy chicken.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use a wire rack for extra crispiness.
- Adjust spice levels by modifying the cayenne and hot sauce.
- Store extra hot honey sauce in the fridge for up to a week.