Crispy, golden chicken cutlets coated in crushed pretzels and finished with a drizzle of warm hot honey for a bold, crunchy, and slightly spicy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 boneless chicken cutlets
1 cup pretzels, finely crushed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup honey
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or hot sauce to taste)
Cooking oil or spray, for baking or frying
Instructions
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Pound chicken to even thickness.
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Set up dredging bowls with seasoned flour, eggs, and crushed pretzels.
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Coat each cutlet in flour, then egg, then pretzels.
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Bake at 425°F for 18–22 minutes, or pan-fry 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
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Warm honey with chili flakes in a small saucepan for 2–3 minutes.
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Drizzle hot honey over cutlets or serve on the side.