Description
Drizzling hot honey over crispy chicken and salty feta creates pure deliciousness that makes your dinner table come alive with flavor. Tender chicken gets an amazing upgrade with this simple yet spectacular Mediterranean-inspired meal that solves your weeknight dinner dilemma.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Coating Ingredients:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Honey and Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Craft three shallow dishes: one containing ½ cup all-purpose flour, another with 1 beaten egg, and the third with ¾ cup breadcrumbs.
- Pound chicken breasts to ½-inch thickness using a meat mallet, ensuring even tenderization.
- Season chicken with ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon smoked paprika.
- Dredge each seasoned chicken breast first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip completely in beaten egg.
- Roll chicken thoroughly in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure a complete, even coating.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F) until shimmering.
- Carefully place breaded chicken in hot skillet, cooking 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Whisk ¼ cup honey, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
- Mix ½ cup crumbled feta, 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon honey in another bowl.
- Transfer crispy chicken to serving plate, drizzle with hot honey, and top with feta cream.
- Garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Smash chicken breasts to an even thickness for consistent cooking and crispy coating.
- Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to gently pound the chicken between plastic wrap to prevent splattering.
- Opt for panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch, or mix in some grated parmesan for added flavor.
- When drizzling hot honey, let the chicken rest for a few minutes so the coating stays crisp and the honey slightly caramelizes.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg