Creating Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken is a breeze when you follow these steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. This will help the coating stick better.

3. Set Up Breading Station: In three separate bowls, prepare your dredging station:
– Bowl 1: Combine flour with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
– Bowl 2: Beat the eggs until smooth.
– Bowl 3: Add panko breadcrumbs.

4. Coat Chicken: Dip each chicken thigh in the flour mixture first, ensuring full coverage. Shake off any excess flour. Then, dip into the egg, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs. Press the breadcrumbs onto the chicken to ensure a thick coating.

5. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated chicken thighs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.

6. Drizzle with Olive Oil: Lightly drizzle the top of each piece with olive oil to achieve a crispy texture.

7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.

8. Prepare Hot Honey Glaze: While the chicken is baking, combine hot honey with a few tablespoons of hot water in a small saucepan over low heat until slightly thinned.

9. Apply Glaze: Once the chicken is crispy and done, remove it from the oven and immediately brush the hot honey glaze generously over the chicken.

10. Cool Slightly: Allow the chicken to cool for 5-10 minutes to set the glaze before serving.