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Crispy Hot Honey Chicken Cutlets: Irresistibly Spicy and Sweet

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Crispy chicken cutlets drizzled with a spicy-sweet hot honey sauce make for a delicious meal.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred for extra crunch)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to your spice preference)
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and set aside.
  2. Prepare three shallow bowls for breading: flour mixed with spices, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
  3. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  5. Fry the chicken cutlets in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. In a saucepan, warm honey and hot sauce together for the hot honey sauce.
  7. Drizzle the hot honey sauce over the cooked chicken cutlets and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of hot sauce based on your spice preference.
  • Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying for crispy cutlets.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs)