Incredible Hot Honey Chicken With Crispy Panko Coating

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced horizontally
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• Canola oil, for frying