Oven-Fried Cornflake Chicken with Spicy Honey
This oven-fried cornflake chicken is crispy, golden, and packed with flavor without the deep frying! The chicken is coated in a crunchy cornflake crust, then drizzled with a spicy honey butter sauce for the perfect balance of heat and sweetness. A great choice for homemade recipes, fine dining recipes, healthy recipes easy, and quick dinner ideas. Serve with a side salad, roasted veggies, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups cornflakes
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Avocado oil spray or your favorite cooking spray
- Spicy Honey Sauce:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 ½ tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce or preferred hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). If using an air fryer, preheat accordingly.
- Prepare Chicken: Pat dry the chicken breasts with a paper towel. Cut each breast into 3 evenly sized pieces for faster cooking.
- Make Marinade: In a large bowl, mix Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Coat chicken pieces thoroughly in the mixture. Let marinate for 30 minutes (optional but recommended for extra flavor).
- Crush Cornflakes: Add cornflakes to a shallow dish and lightly crush them by hand or with a rolling pin.
- Coat Chicken: Remove marinated chicken and dredge each piece in crushed cornflakes, pressing gently to ensure a firm coating.
- Bake: Arrange coated chicken on an oil-sprayed wire rack over a baking sheet. Lightly spray the chicken with avocado oil for extra crispiness. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temp of 165°F/74°C).
- Make Spicy Honey Sauce: In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter and stir in honey and sriracha. Add a pinch of salt to taste.
- Serve: Drizzle the hot honey sriracha sauce over the crispy chicken or serve as a dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Let chicken cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in an oven or air fryer for the best crispy texture.
- Tenders Option: Chicken tenders can be used instead of chicken breasts; adjust the cook time accordingly.