Description
These Crispy Hot Honey Lemon Goat Cheese Chicken Cutlets with Herb Crust are a delightful combination of crispy chicken cutlets topped with a creamy goat cheese mixture infused with honey, lemon, and a hint of chili flakes. The herb-infused crust adds a flavorful crunch to these juicy chicken cutlets, making them a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Cutlets:
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced into thin cutlets
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
For the Goat Cheese Topping:
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Cutlets: Set up three shallow bowls for dredging – one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumb mixture seasoned with Parmesan, oregano, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge the Chicken: Coat each chicken cutlet in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook the Cutlets: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the cutlets for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the Goat Cheese Topping: In a small bowl, combine goat cheese, honey, chili flakes, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Top the Cutlets: Spread or dollop the goat cheese mixture over the hot chicken cutlets.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately while crispy and warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
