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Baked Boneless Honey BBQ Chicken Wings with Spicy Ranch.

These Baked Boneless Honey BBQ Chicken Wings are crispy, sticky, and packed with flavor! Perfect for game day or a family dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Wings:
  • 2 pounds boneless chicken tenders or breasts cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups finely crushed corn flakes use gluten-free if needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil for brushing
For the Honey BBQ Sauce:
  • 3/4 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
For the Spicy Ranch:
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

How to Prepare:
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk, kosher salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces, making sure they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for maximum flavor.
  2. While the chicken is marinating, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). On a large plate, mix the crushed corn flakes, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature for about 10 minutes. Dip each piece of chicken into the cornflake mixture, pressing gently to ensure a good coating. Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Lightly brush the tops of the coated chicken pieces with extra virgin olive oil.
  5. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Then, flip each piece and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is crispy.
  6. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the BBQ sauce, honey, cayenne pepper, and Dijon mustard. Stir until heated through and well combined. Remove from heat.
  7. Once the chicken is done baking, transfer it to a large bowl. Pour the honey BBQ sauce over the chicken and toss until each piece is evenly coated.
  8. In another bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, buttermilk, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, jalapeño, and kosher salt. Whisk until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  9. Serve your baked boneless honey BBQ chicken wings warm with the spicy ranch on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • Marinate the chicken up to 24 hours in advance for deeper flavor.
  • Make the spicy ranch dressing a day ahead to allow the flavors to meld.
  • For extra crispiness, place the wings under the broiler for a few minutes at the end of baking.