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Honey BBQ Baked Chicken

A delightful dish that combines sweet and savory honey BBQ flavors, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 375
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Coating
  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes Delivers juicy bites.
  • 1 cup creamy flour To create a perfect base.
  • 5 cups corn flakes cereal, crushed Provides a crunchy, golden crust.
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder Can be reduced for milder taste.
  • ½ tsp paprika Can be reduced for milder taste.
  • 3 pieces eggs, whisked Used for coating.
  • ¼ cup milk Mixed with eggs for the egg wash.
Honey BBQ Sauce
  • 1½ cups BBQ sauce
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup ketchup

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, place the chicken strips and sprinkle in the flour. Toss to coat well.
  3. In a larger bowl, combine the crushed corn flakes with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together until blended.
Coating
  1. Dip each flour-coated chicken strip into the egg mixture, then roll each in the cornflake mixture.
Baking
  1. Lay the coated chicken strips on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Honey BBQ Sauce Preparation
  1. While the chicken bakes, combine BBQ sauce, honey, and ketchup in a saucepan and heat over medium-low for 6-7 minutes.
Serving
  1. Once the chicken is crispy, remove from the oven, pour the sauce over the chicken, and toss to coat.

Notes

For a crispier texture, consider double-dipping in the egg wash and cornflake coating. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze before saucing.