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Hot Honey Chicken Crispy breaded chicken cutlet drizzled with hot honey, served on a plate alongside a chopped kale salad with cherry tomatoes and avocado.

Hot Honey Chicken

A crunchy, sweet-heat Hot Honey Chicken dish that delivers comforting flavor in minutes.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Keyword: crispy chicken, easy chicken recipe, Hot Honey Chicken
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 392kcal
Cost: 6$

Equipment

  • 1 baking sheet with wire rack Used to keep chicken elevated for even crisping
  • 1 Wire rack Allows airflow underneath for crisp bottoms
  • 1 Rimmed baking sheet Catches drips and prevents oven mess
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer Ensures the chicken reaches safe internal temperature
  • 1 Tongs Helpful for coating and transferring chicken pieces
  • 3 shallow dredging dishes Used for flour, eggs, and breadcrumb coating
  • 1 Plastic wrap Prevents mess when pounding chicken to an even thickness

Ingredients

  • 3.5 large chicken breasts Cut into thinner pieces for even cooking
  • 1.25 teaspoons kosher salt For seasoning the chicken evenly
  • 0.4 cup all-purpose flour Helps coating adhere
  • 3 large eggs Beaten for dredging
  • 1.1 cups Panko breadcrumbs Adds extra crunch
  • 1.1 teaspoons garlic powder For savory depth
  • 1.1 teaspoons onion powder Enhances flavor balance
  • 0.6 teaspoon cayenne pepper Adds gentle heat
  • Olive oil spray Used to lightly mist the chicken for crisping
  • 4 to 5 tablespoons hot honey Warmed for drizzling

Instructions

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven, heat to 400°F, and mist a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
  • Slice each chicken breast lengthwise, pound to an even thickness, and season all sides with salt.
    Raw chicken breast resting in a bowl of beaten eggs, with bubbles and glossy texture visible on the surface.
  • Arrange three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and a third with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.
    Uncooked chicken cutlet coated in flour inside a shallow bowl, with loose flour spread around the edges.
  • Use tongs to dip each chicken piece in flour, then egg, then the breadcrumb mixture, shaking off excess before placing on the rack.
    Raw chicken breast placed in a bowl of seasoned breadcrumbs, partially coated and ready for dredging.
  • Spray the tops lightly with olive oil and bake until the chicken reaches 155°F and turns golden, about 12–14 minutes; move the sheet to the upper oven and broil 1–2 minutes for extra color.
    Breaded chicken cutlets arranged on a wire rack over a baking sheet, showing even coating and ready for baking.
  • Warm the hot honey and drizzle it generously over the chicken just before serving.

Notes

A golden, crunchy chicken coated in sweet heat always brings back the warmth of shared dinners and laughter. Let the honey drizzle remind you to slow down and savor the moment. Simple food, happy memories.

Nutrition

Serving: 170g | Calories: 392kcal (20%) | Carbohydrates: 36g (12%) | Protein: 44g (88%) | Fat: 8g (12%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 200mg (67%) | Sodium: 690mg (30%) | Potassium: 760mg (22%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 15g (17%) | Vitamin A: 290IU (6%) | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 58mg (6%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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