Crispy baked chicken cutlets coated in golden panko and drizzled with sweet-spicy hot honey for a bold, oven-fried flavor.
4 chicken breasts or 8 tenders
½ cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
Cooking spray or oil
Hot Honey Sauce:
½ cup honey
1½ tsp red pepper flakes (or 2 tsp hot sauce)
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp butter (optional)
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
Set up three bowls: flour with seasonings, beaten eggs, and seasoned panko.
Dredge each chicken piece in flour, egg, and panko, pressing to adhere.
Place on rack, spray lightly with oil, and bake 20–25 minutes, flipping once.
For extra crispness, broil the last 2–3 minutes.
Meanwhile, warm honey, chili flakes, and vinegar in a saucepan for 2–3 minutes.
Remove chicken from oven and drizzle with hot honey before serving.