This scrumptious Southern Style Honey-Butter Oven Fried Chicken is a healthier twist on the famous Nashville Hot Chicken. The chicken is marinated in buttermilk, coated with cornflake crumbs, oven-baked, and then drizzled with a sweet and spicy honey-butter sauce. A delicious and simple chicken dinn...
In a gallon-sized zip-top bag, add chicken, buttermilk, and 2 teaspoons kosher salt. Mix well and refrigerate for 20 minutes or overnight.
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Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
COATING
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In a medium bowl, combine crushed corn flakes, whole wheat flour, chopped fresh thyme, and a pinch of kosher salt.
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Remove chicken from the buttermilk marinade and coat with the cornflake mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Place coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet without overcrowding. Use two baking sheets if needed.
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Lightly brush chicken pieces with extra virgin olive oil and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes. Turn chicken over and continue cooking for another 10 minutes or until cooked through. If using thighs, the cooking time may need to be slightly longer.
HOT HONEY SAUCE
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Melt butter in a small saucepan and stir in honey, cayenne pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a pinch of kosher salt.
FINISH WITH
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Drizzle or brush the hot honey sauce generously over the cooked chicken and serve warm.