Oven Fried Southern Hot Honey Popcorn Chicken
Oven Fried Southern Hot Honey Popcorn Chicken is a deliciously crispy twist on a classic favorite. With juicy chicken thighs coated in a crunchy panko and flour mixture, and drizzled with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze, this dish will elevate any meal. Perfect for game days, movie nights, or simply indulging yourself, it’s as enticing to the eyes as it is to the palate!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp hot honey sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Set up three bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with paprika.
- Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip in egg, then coat evenly with panko.
- Arrange the coated chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet; space them out for optimal crisping.
- Lightly spray the chicken with cooking spray and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- In a separate bowl, mix hot honey sauce ingredients; toss baked chicken in the sauce until well-coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 110mg