Description
Enjoy crispy, golden chicken cutlets paired with a sweet and spicy hot honey drizzle. These thinly pounded chicken breasts are breaded and fried to perfection, then topped with a delicious blend of honey and chili flakes for an irresistible flavor combination.
Ingredients
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Chicken Cutlets
- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts (Thinly sliced and pounded)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs (Can substitute with crushed crackers or panko)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 cup Neutral Oil (Vegetable or Canola)
Hot Honey Sauce
- 0.5 cup Honey (High-quality for better flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes or Hot Sauce (Adjust based on heat preference)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken Cutlets: Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner cutlets and pound them evenly for uniform thickness to ensure even cooking.
- Set Up Breading Station: Arrange three bowls in a line—one with flour, one with a whisked egg, and one with breadcrumbs. Coat each chicken cutlet by dipping first in flour, then egg, and finally breadcrumb, ensuring an even coating.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat a generous amount of neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded chicken cutlets for 4-5 minutes on each side or until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Make Hot Honey Sauce: In a small bowl, combine honey with chili flakes or hot sauce. Warm the mixture slightly in the microwave to improve the consistency and blend the flavors.
- Serve: Drizzle the warm hot honey sauce generously over the crispy chicken cutlets. Serve immediately to enjoy the perfect balance of crispy and sweet-spicy flavors.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs.
- Adjust the chili flakes or hot sauce quantity to control the heat level of the sauce.
- Use high-quality honey for the best flavor in the hot honey drizzle.
- Ensure chicken cutlets are pounded to even thickness to avoid uneven cooking.
- Serve the cutlets immediately after drizzling with hot honey to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken cutlets, hot honey chicken, crispy chicken, sweet and spicy chicken, fried chicken cutlets, honey chili chicken
