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Crispy Baked Hot Honey Chicken Cutlets

Crispy Baked Hot Honey Chicken Cutlets, golden chicken coated in a sweet-heat glaze that feels indulgent yet effortless.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large eggs whisked until smooth and fluid
  • 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs plain for maximum crunch
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour used to help the coating adhere
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese finely grated for even coverage
  • 1½ teaspoons garlic powder adds savory depth
  • ¾ teaspoon chili powder for gentle heat
  • Salt to taste balances flavors
  • Black pepper to taste freshly ground preferred
  • 6 chicken breast cutlets evenly sliced for uniform cooking
  • Cooking spray as needed helps achieve crisp texture
  • 1½ tablespoons butter unsalted melted gently
  • 3 tablespoons hot honey adjust to preferred spice level

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F and coat a baking sheet lightly with oil spray.
  2. Crack the eggs into one bowl and beat well, then combine breadcrumbs, flour, Parmesan, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
  3. Submerge each chicken cutlet into the egg mixture, coating all sides thoroughly.
  4. Press the chicken into the breadcrumb mixture, packing the coating firmly so it sticks.
  5. Arrange the breaded chicken pieces on the greased baking sheet in a single layer.
  6. Mist the tops of the cutlets generously with cooking spray to promote browning.
  7. Bake for 50 minutes, turning the cutlets halfway through so both sides crisp evenly.
  8. Warm the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then stir in the hot honey until smooth.
  9. Brush or drizzle the hot honey mixture over the baked chicken just before serving.
  10. Serve immediately over salad or rice if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 180gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 36gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 12mg

Notes

That sweet-spicy glaze sinking into the crunchy crust is pure comfort with a kick. It’s the kind of recipe you make once and immediately crave again the next day.

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