Viral ‘Giant Chicken Cutlet’ With Hot Honey
A thin layer of seasoned ground chicken gets pressed into an oversized cutlet, coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs, and baked until perfectly golden and crunchy. This viral TikTok recipe is so so satisfying and honestly just really fun to make. I thought to take this one one step further with a sweet and spicy hot honey drizzle that transforms this viral chicken cutlet into something seriously on another level.
Recipe credit from Dining with Skyler and also seen on Kalejunkie.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ultra crispy and crunchy without deep frying.
- Made with simple pantry ingredients.
- The hot honey adds the perfect sweet heat. Hot honey is one of my all time favorite flavors for all types of protein.
- Ready in under 30 minutes.
- Great for sharing as an appetizer or serving as a main dish.
- Kid-friendly and easy to customize. My kids love the regular one without all the heat. I’ve made them several of them already. Believe it or not, but I actually just stocked my freezer with 3 of these. I just cut them up and placed into freezer bags. They crispy up beautifully in a cast iron skillet with a little oil.
Ingredient Notes
Ground Chicken – Ground chicken is pressed into a thin, even layer that bakes beautifully while staying juicy on the inside. Feel free to use ground turkey for a leaner option.
Hot Sauce – A little hot sauce mixed directly into the chicken mixture adds flavor and moisture. Use your favorite brand here—nothing too spicy since the hot honey brings additional heat later. I love using Frank’s Hot Sauce for this one.
Panko Breadcrumbs – Panko creates that signature crunchy coating that makes this recipe so addictive. Regular bread crumbs will work too, the texture will be just a little different.
Honey – The base of the hot honey sauce. As it warms, it becomes perfectly pourable and coats the crispy chicken beautifully.
Cayenne & Chipotle Chili Powder – These spices add layers of heat and smokiness to the hot honey. Feel free to adjust the amount depending on your spice preference.
Tips To Make This Recipe A Success
- Press It Thin – The key to the viral giant chicken cutlet is getting the chicken mixture as thin and even as possible—about ¼-inch thick. This ensures maximum crispiness and even cooking.
- Don’t Skip The Oil Spray – Generously spraying both sides of the panko coating helps create that deep golden color and crunchy texture in the oven.
- Use The Flip Method – Flipping the cutlet using a cutting board and baking sheet may sound intimidating, but it’s the easiest way to bread both sides without the chicken falling apart.
- Broil For Extra Crunch – If your cutlet isn’t quite as golden as you’d like after baking, a quick minute or two under the broiler will do the trick.
Variations To Try
Nashville Hot Style – Skip the hot honey and brush the cutlet with a spicy Nashville hot oil before serving.
Parmesan Herb – Mix grated parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning into the panko breadcrumbs for extra flavor.
Buffalo Chicken Cutlet – Increase the hot sauce in the chicken mixture and drizzle with buffalo sauce instead of hot honey.
Honey Mustard – Swap the hot honey for a homemade honey mustard sauce for a milder flavor profile.
Sandwich Style – Serve slices of the cutlet on toasted brioche buns with pickles, lettuce, and extra hot honey.
This Is What Would Taste Amazing With This Chicken Cutlet
- Crispy french fries
- In-N-Out Animal Style Fries
- Garlic parmesan roasted potatoes
- Crispy Smashed Potato Salad
- Mac and cheese
- Simple arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette
- Southern Fried Pickle Chips
For dipping, ranch, spicy mayo, blue cheese dressing, and extra hot honey are all excellent choices.
If you make this Viral ‘Giant Chicken Cutlet’ recipe, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I’d love to hear what you think about it, or better yet, see what you’re cooking! Tag me, @fettysfoodblog with your creation.
Viral ‘Giant Chicken Cutlet’ With Hot Honey
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- ⅓ cup flour, plus more for handling
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2-3 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray or avocado oil spray
For the Hot Honey Sauce
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, more or less per preference
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 F.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Mix until evenly combined. Set aside.
- Lay out a large parchment paper on a clean surface. Sprinkle parchment with 2-3 tablespoons of flour. Place the chicken mixture on top. Coat your hand with a little flour and press the chicken into a large rectangle or oval shape. Continue flattening until it's about ¼ inch thick.
- Brush the top with half of the beaten egg mixture. Cover generously with half of the panko and press lightly so it can adhere. Spray with oil.
- Place another sheet of parchment over the top. Fold the edges of the parchment paper to seal. Carefully and quickly flip the cutlet. Remove the top parchment. If this seems a little intimidating to you, try this method. Slide a large cutting board under the parchment paper. Lightly oil a baking sheet and place upside down onto the chicken cutlet. (The oiled part should be on the same side of the chicken cutlet). Slide one hand under the cutting board and the other on top of the baking sheet. Hold them tightly together and perform a flip. Remove the cutting board and discard the parchment paper.
- Brush with remaining egg, cover with remaining panko, and spray generously with oil.
- Bake for 14–18 minutes, until golden and crispy. If needed, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for extra crunch.
- Make the hot honey while the cutlet bakes. In a small saucepan, gently heat the honey, hot sauce, cayenne, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Drizzle the hot honey sauce over the chicken when it comes out of the oven, slice, and serve immediately.
