Golden Honey-Glazed Chicken with a Spicy Twist
A delicious dish featuring succulent chicken glazed with honey and spices, offering a perfect balance of flavors and textures for family meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2 lbs organic chicken (drumsticks, wings, and thigh pieces)
- 2 tsps sea salt, divided
- 2 tsps black pepper, divided
- 2 tsps smoked paprika, divided
- 2 tsps garlic powder, divided
- 2 tsps dried thyme, divided
- 2 tsps dried parsley, divided
- 2 tsps dried basil, divided
- 1/2 cup organic all-purpose flour
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 2 cups cornflakes, crushed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup almond milk, unsweetened
- 2 Tbsps hot honey
- 6 Tbsps unsalted butter
For the sauce
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 2 tsps cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (for sauce)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (for sauce)
- pinch sea salt (for sauce)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top.
- In a large bowl, combine the cleaned chicken pieces with hot honey and seasonings: 1 tsp each of sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, thyme, parsley, and basil. Mix well and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and coat each piece in flour, shaking off excess.
- In a separate bowl, blend crushed cornflakes, breadcrumbs, and remaining spices.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and almond milk.
Baking
- Dip each flour-coated chicken piece into the egg-milk mixture, then roll it in the breadcrumb blend.
- Arrange the chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until cooked through with a golden crust.
Making the Sauce
- While the chicken is baking, melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining sauce ingredients and stir until smooth to create the honey glaze.
- Once the chicken is baked, spoon the sauce over each piece just before serving.
Notes
For a milder version, adjust the amount of cayenne pepper and chili powder. Marinate the chicken overnight in the hot honey mix for deeper flavor. Experiment with different breadcrumbs like panko.