Hot Honey Chicken Thighs (Print-Friendly Version)
Crispy cornflake chicken thighs with a sweet and spicy honey glaze, perfect for quick, flavorful dinners.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ For the Chicken
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5 cups corn flakes
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1 tablespoon smoked paprika
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0.5 tablespoon garlic powder
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0.5 tablespoon onion powder
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2 teaspoons salt
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2 large eggs
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 to 2 tablespoons hot sauce
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900 grams boneless, skinless chicken thighs
→ For the Hot Honey Sauce
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180 millilitres honey
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1.5 tablespoons chili flakes
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1 teaspoon hot sauce
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1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
# How to Prepare:
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Preheat oven to 220°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place corn flakes into a sealed plastic bag and crush using a rolling pin to desired coarseness.
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In one bowl, combine crushed corn flakes, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, and hot sauce.
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Add chicken thighs to the egg mixture and toss to coat. Dredge each thigh in the corn flake mixture, ensuring an even layer. Arrange chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 25 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 74°C. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together honey and chili flakes. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in hot sauce and apple cider vinegar. Allow to infuse for 10 minutes.
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Drizzle warm hot honey sauce over the baked chicken and serve immediately.
# Extra Tips:
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For increased crunch, crush the cornflakes less finely.
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Control the heat level by adjusting the quantity of hot sauce.
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This pairs well with coleslaw or roasted vegetables.