Sweet Spicy Hot Honey Chicken (Printable Version)
Golden-fried chicken cutlets with a crunchy coating, topped with a sweet, spicy hot honey drizzle.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Chicken
01 -
4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets, thin and uniform
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2 large eggs, for binding breadcrumbs
→ Dredging Station
03 -
120 grams all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Coating
06 -
100 grams breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
07 -
50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
→ Cooking
08 -
120 milliliters vegetable oil
→ Serving
09 -
60 milliliters hot honey
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
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2 lemon wedges, for serving
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Place chicken cutlets between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound with a meat mallet to achieve uniform thickness.
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In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and black pepper; mix well to create a seasoned dredging base.
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In a separate shallow dish, whisk eggs with a tablespoon of water until smooth.
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In a third dish, mix breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese until evenly incorporated.
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Coat each chicken cutlet thoroughly in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
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Dip floured cutlets into the beaten eggs, ensuring even coverage.
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Press cutlets into the breadcrumb and cheese mixture, covering both sides evenly.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
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Fry chicken cutlets in batches as needed, cooking each side for 3-4 minutes until golden and cooked through.
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Transfer cooked cutlets to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
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Drizzle warm cutlets with hot honey for a sweet and spicy finish.
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Optionally garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately alongside lemon wedges.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Pounding chicken cutlets thin ensures even cooking and tenderness.