Description
Crispy chicken donuts with sweet glaze bring a playful twist to classic comfort food. Savory meets sweet in this irresistible culinary creation that promises to delight your taste buds and spark joy at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (0.5 kilograms / 1 pound)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 grams)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (60 grams)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (30 grams)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 400°F, ensuring an even cooking environment for the chicken donuts.
- Transform chicken breasts into circular rings by carefully slicing them into 1-inch thick rounds, mimicking donut shapes.
- Create a seasoned coating by blending flour, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow mixing vessel.
- Dredge each chicken ring through beaten eggs, ensuring complete egg coverage for optimal breading adhesion.
- Thoroughly coat the egg-dipped chicken rings in the prepared seasoned mixture, pressing gently to secure the breading.
- Arrange the breaded chicken donuts on a lightly greased baking sheet, positioning them with minimal contact.
- Delicately drizzle olive oil over the chicken rings to enhance crispiness and golden coloration.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the exterior turns golden brown and the chicken reaches perfect internal doneness.
- Simultaneously prepare the glaze by combining honey, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan.
- Warm the glaze ingredients over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth and slightly heated.
- Remove chicken donuts from the oven and immediately cascade the warm honey mustard glaze over the crispy surface.
- Serve immediately to preserve the optimal texture and temperature of the dish.
Notes
- Toast breadcrumbs beforehand to enhance their crispiness and add extra golden-brown color to the chicken donuts.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Experiment with different glazes like sriracha honey or barbecue sauce to create exciting flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg