Crispy Hot Honey Chicken Cutlets (Chicken – Cutlet/Tender Style) feature golden breaded chicken topped with a warm drizzle of sweet and spicy honey for a balanced, crunchy main dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
4 thin chicken breast cutlets
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Vegetable or canola oil for frying
1/2 cup honey
1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice
Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Set up three shallow dishes with seasoned flour, whisked eggs, and a mixture of panko and Parmesan.
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Pat chicken dry, dredge in flour, dip in egg, then coat thoroughly in breadcrumb mixture.
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Let breaded cutlets rest for 10 minutes.
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Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F.
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Fry cutlets for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked to 165°F internally.
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Transfer to a wire rack and sprinkle lightly with salt.
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Warm honey with red pepper flakes over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Stir in vinegar or lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
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Drizzle hot honey over chicken just before serving.