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Hot Honey Chicken Cutlets

Hot Honey Chicken Cutlets with Irresistible Crunch and Kick

Savor the irresistible crunch and sweet heat of Hot Honey Chicken Cutlets, a beginner-friendly recipe ready in just 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cutlets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Cutlets
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets Can use chicken thighs as a substitution.
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Season with salt and pepper.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 large Eggs Can use a vegan egg substitute if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs (preferably panko) Homemade breadcrumbs can be used as a substitution.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Hot honey Regular honey with chili flakes for a milder version.
For Frying
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil Maintain medium-high heat for optimal frying.
For Serving
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (optional) For garnish.
  • 2 pieces Lemon wedges For serving.

Equipment

  • meat mallet
  • Large Skillet
  • shallow dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Pound the chicken by placing it between plastic wrap and using a meat mallet to achieve ½ inch thickness.
  2. Prepare the flour mixture by combining all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper in a dish.
  3. Whisk the eggs and water together in a separate dish until well combined.
  4. Combine the panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese in another dish.
  5. Dredge each cutlet in the seasoned flour, then dip into the egg wash, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
  6. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  7. Fry the cutlets for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
  8. Drain excess oil from cooked cutlets and let them rest on paper towels.
  9. Drizzle hot honey generously over warm cutlets.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cutletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 27gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure oil is hot enough before frying to avoid greasy cutlets. Let the cutlets rest after frying to enhance crispiness.

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