Hot Honey Chicken Cutlets
Deliciously crispy chicken cutlets coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces thin chicken cutlets
- 1 cup buttermilk Helps tenderize the chicken.
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup flour For dredging.
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs For a crispy texture.
- 1 piece egg Whisked.
- Vegetable oil as needed for frying Use sufficient amount for frying.
For the Hot Honey Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp hot sauce Adjust more to taste.
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes Optional for added heat.
Instructions
Marinade Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
- Add chicken cutlets to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Dredging Station
- Set up a dredging station with three bowls: one with flour, one with whisked egg, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken cutlet into flour, then egg, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
Frying
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Carefully place the coated chicken cutlets in the skillet and fry for approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
Preparing Hot Honey Sauce
- In a small saucepan, warm honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes over low heat, stirring until combined.
Serving
- Remove cooked chicken from skillet and place on a plate or cooling rack.
- Drizzle or brush the warm hot honey mixture over the fried cutlets and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra crunch, double-bread the chicken cutlets. Adjust heat levels in the sauce according to taste. Consider using fresh herbs for added flavor.