Description
Crispy Taiwanese Fried Chicken Cutlet with Orange Honey Miso Glaze is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a sweet and savory glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons miso paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the chicken. Place the chicken thighs between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to about 1/2 inch thick using a meat mallet or rolling pin. This helps them cook evenly.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the beaten eggs, then coat it thoroughly with the panko breadcrumbs. Set aside on a plate.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, orange juice, miso paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Heat over medium-low, stirring until the miso is dissolved and the glaze is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot (about 350°F), carefully add the chicken cutlets in batches, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Drizzle the orange honey miso glaze over the crispy chicken cutlets before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more red pepper flakes to the glaze or serve with a spicy dipping sauce.
- Substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option, but be careful not to overcook them as they can dry out quickly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Taiwanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg