Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
• Flatten the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper using a meat mallet or rolling pin until they’re about 1/2 inch thick.
• Season both sides of the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper.

Step 2: Set Up Breading Station
• In three separate shallow dishes, place the flour in one, the beaten eggs in another, and the breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in the third.

Step 3: Bread the Chicken
• Dip each chicken cutlet in the flour and shake off excess.
• Dip into the beaten eggs.
• Coat in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently so it sticks.

Step 4: Fry the Chicken
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the breaded chicken cutlets in batches without overcrowding.
• Fry for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through (165°F / 74°C internal temperature).
• Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Step 5: Make the Hot Honey Sauce
• In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey, red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar, and butter.
• Stir until the butter melts and the sauce is warmed through. Adjust spiciness as needed.

Step 6: Serve
• Place the hot chicken cutlets on a serving platter and drizzle generously with the hot honey sauce.
• Add extra red pepper flakes or herbs if desired.
• Enjoy your Hot Honey Chicken Cutlets!