Description
Hot Honey Feta Chicken brings zesty Mediterranean flavors straight to your dinner table with crispy, golden-brown chicken topped with crumbled tangy feta and a sweet-spicy honey drizzle. Weeknight meals never tasted so good when simple ingredients create such a crowd-pleasing dish.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
Dry Seasonings and Coatings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ cup (60g / 2.1 oz) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (60g / 2.1 oz) panko breadcrumbs
Wet Ingredients and Toppings:
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ½ cup (60g / 2.1 oz) feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup (60ml / 2 fl oz) honey
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Fresh parsley or basil
- Extra crumbled feta
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Mix ½ teaspoon each of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika into ½ cup flour, creating a seasoned coating your chicken will love.
- Dredge each chicken breast thoroughly in the seasoned flour, ensuring complete and even coverage across the entire surface.
- Dip the floured chicken into 1 large beaten egg, allowing excess to drip off and creating a smooth, adhesive layer for the breading.
- Roll the egg-coated chicken into the panko breadcrumb and feta cheese mixture, pressing gently to help the crumbs adhere and create a crispy exterior.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C), preparing for a golden, crisp transformation.
- Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the breading turns a beautiful golden-brown.
- Whisk ¼ cup honey with ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes and ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar to create a spicy-sweet drizzle.
- Plate the crispy chicken and generously pour the hot honey mixture over the top, ensuring every inch gets glazed.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or basil and sprinkle extra crumbled feta cheese for a tangy finish.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges for a bright, citrusy accent.
Notes
- Crush feta into small pieces for the most even coating on your chicken.
- Pat chicken completely dry before breading to help the crispy coating stick perfectly.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of dried oregano or za’atar to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Drizzle hot honey right before serving to keep the crispy coating crunchy and prevent soggy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 595 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 830 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg