Crispy Sweet Heat Chicken (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 pounds chicken tenders.

02 - 6 cups crushed cornflakes.

03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika.

04 - ½ teaspoon each of garlic and onion powder.

05 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan.

06 - 2 eggs, whisked.

07 - 2 tbsp hot sauce for egg wash.

08 - Olive oil, just enough for drizzling.

09 - ½ cup of honey.

10 - 2½ tbsp hot sauce for the glaze.

11 - ¾ tsp chipotle chili powder.

12 - 2 tsp cayenne pepper.

13 - A pinch of sea salt.

14 - Your choice of fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, thyme) for garnish.

01 - Set oven to 425°F. Cover baking pan with parchment paper.

02 - Pulse cornflakes, Parmesan, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt together till fine. Put in a bowl.

03 - Stir the eggs and hot sauce together in a different bowl. Dunk chicken pieces in this.

04 - Press the chicken into the cornflake mix. If you want it crunchier, repeat the egg dip and crumb layer.

05 - Lay the chicken tenders on the pan. Add a little olive oil on top. Cook for 20-25 minutes till golden and crisp.

06 - Towards the end of baking, blend all the sauce ingredients in a pot and heat them up.

07 - Pour some of the warm sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle fresh herbs on top for a nice look.

01 - If you don't have a processor, try smashing cornflakes in a ziplock bag.

02 - Warm up sauce again if it turns thick.

03 - Perfect for a casual family meal.