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Hot Honey Chicken Cutlets are a spin on the traditional chicken cutlet. This version follows the classic steps by generously coating with seasoned breadcrumbs and frying until perfectly crispy and golden. These Hot Honey Chicken Cutlets are flavourful, crispy, and finished with a drinkable hot honey sauce that is made using only two ingredients: honey, and hot sauce. Once you make these, you won’t ever stop!
I grew up on my moms chicken cutlets, they are such a classic, and one of my all time favourite foods. They pair perfectly with salad, pasta, in between two pieces of bread, and I won’t lie, sometimes I eat them cold right out the fridge. I also love making chicken cutlets when I’m hosting because I prepare them in advance, and fry them about 30 minutes before my guests arrive. My hot honey version is a delicious way to spice up the classic chicken cutlet recipe.
What is a Chicken Cutlet?
A chicken cutlet is a piece of chicken breast that has been cut in half to make two thinner pieces. Typically, the cutlet is then pounded out with a meat mallet to make it even thinner so that the chicken cooks faster, more evenly, which will result in a super crispy, golden chicken cutlet.
Looking for more chicken recipes?
Be sure to check out all of my Chicken Dinners right here on my blog. Down below I will share a few personal favs:
- Mushroom Chicken with Parmesan and White Wine
- Marry Me Chicken Pasta
- Sheet Pan Rosemary Chicken and Potatoes
- One-Pan French Onion Chicken Thighs
- Lemon Garlic Tahini Chicken & Rice
- One-Skillet Chicken Thighs with Roasted Tomatoes and Ricotta
- Chicken Thighs with Jalapeno Popper Creamed Corn
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5 steps to make Hot Honey Chicken Cutlets
- Prepare your chicken by slicing each breast down the middle. Using a meat mallet, pound out the chicken breasts to be about 1/2 inch thick.
- Prepare your dreading station by grabbing 2 separate bowls: one with the breadcrumb mixture and the other with the egg mixture.
- Add your chicken to the egg mixture, then directly into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Fry your cutlets on each side until golden and crispy.
- Prepare your hot honey sauce by combing the honey and hot sauce.
Ingredients
Here is a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need to make my Hot Honey Chicken Cutlets. For the exact detailed measurements and ingredients, scroll to the bottom of this page to review my recipe card.
- chicken breasts
- eggs
- buffalo hot sauce honey
- Italian breadcrumbs
- parmigiano reggiano
- peanut oil
- fresh parsley
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- cayenne pepper
Substitutions & FAQ’s
How do I know if my chicken is cooked?
Once your chicken reaches an internal temperate of 165 degrees F, and the juices run clear, it’s safe to eat.
What oils work best for frying chicken cutlets?
Oils with a high smoking point work best for frying as the oil needs to be at a high temperature but still below its smoking point when frying. Oil recommendations are: vegetable oils, peanut oil, grapeseed oil, and canola oil.
Storing & reheating
Have leftovers? Lucky you. Store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days. To reheat, simply microwave for 30-50 seconds or re-heat in the oven for 10-12 minutes at 375 degrees.
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Hot Honey Chicken Cutlets
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 8 large chicken breasts, sliced in half to make 8 pieces total
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
Egg Mixture:
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 1 tbsp Franks buffalo hot sauce, or hot sauce of choice
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Breadcrumbs:
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs, seasoned
- 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano , grated
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Hot Honey:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Franks buffalo hot sauce, or hot sauce of choice
Everything Else:
- 1¼ cup peanut oil, for frying the chicken cutlets
- fresh parsley, to garnish, optional
Instructions
- Begin by slicing the chicken breasts in half.Add a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap onto your cutting board, add a chicken breast, and then cover with another piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap.Using a meat mallet, pound out the chicken breasts to be about 1/2 inch thick.Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
- Generously season your chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.
- To a medium size bowl add all of the egg mixture ingredients, and whisk well. Set aside until ready to use.
- To a separate medium size bowl add all of the breadcrumb ingredients and mix to combine.
- Add one piece of chicken at a time to the egg mixture, coat on both sides and let the excess drip off.
- Add the chicken to the breadcrumbs and firmly press down to coat the chicken on both sides.Repeat until all chicken has been coated.
- To a large frying pan, add the peanut oil and set to medium/high heat.Sammy's Tip: you'll know the oil is hot enough to fry if you add the tip of a wooden spoon in the oil and it begins to form small bubbles.
- Add the chicken breasts to the hot oil (working in batches if you need to not overcrowd the pan) and fry on each side for approximately 3 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Once cooked, add the chicken to a wire rack and let cool slightly while you prepare the hot honey sauce.
- To a small saucepan, add the hot honey ingredients and simmer for 1 minute.
- Pour the hot honey sauce over the chicken cutlets, garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy right away.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Love your recipes! Just made the hot honey cutlets! Aaaaamazing!! 🤤
Hi Michelle! That’s amazing! So happy you enjoyed them!! Thanks for being here!
So delicious!! Made this today and it was a hit with the whole family. Our 10 yr old who is hit and miss with chicken would not stop eating it. Thank you for making delicious and easy to follow recipes – most food bloggers claim their recipes are quick and easy, yours are actually quick and easy!
Hi Sue! This is such a nice comment, thank you for leaving a review, and I am so happy you enjoyed the chicken!
Did you mean 4 chicken breasts, then cut in half lengthways so you have 8 pieces?
Yes!
Can i use panko bread crumbs?
You sure can.
Super awesome, my husband and I love this. I was thinking about trying it on cube steaks. Fantastic recipe
The Hot Honey chicken is amazing. I am working on doing 30 different meals for 30 days and coming up on the last few days and this by far is a winner. I wish I had tried it sooner but it will be on rotation for sure. Thank you for sharing your amazing recipes with us!
Hi Kim! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! So happy it has made it to the dinner rotation!
I wonder if you could you bake these instead of frying them?
My daughter really likes these, but I don’t do well with fried foods.
absolutely you can!
Delicious! We served as a sandwich on toasted bun with coleslaw and pickles. My family said they will never want chick filet again!
💯!!! Thank you so much for this recipe! It’s AMAZING!
I’m looking for make ahead dinners and this looks fabulous. How would you recommend cooking then either freezing or refrigerating to have later in the week? Thank you!
I don’t recommend freezing there, but they stay good in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days! Hope this helps!
I made this tonight and it was absolutely delicious!!!! My family is very picky yet they love every recipe from Sammy! Thank you again!
Hi Catherine! This makes me so happy!
Delish! Family favorite.
Is it too spicy for toddlers to have?
For mine it would be! But, you can leave the spice out all together and it’s still great.
A favorite in my house now! I first made the cutlets served with French fries! Then, another time I took someone’s idea and served them on a hamburger bun with coleslaw! These are absolutely delicious!
Super easy and delicious 😋 made this with the Boursin Orzo tonight. My guy is not a fan of chicken but loves this one!
Hi Kim! Yay! That’s so awesome. So happy you enjoyed dinner, and thanks for leaving a review – it means so much to me! xo – Sammy