Description
Introducing the Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken Recipe, a delightful fusion of flavors that will elevate your dinner table. This dish features succulent chicken breasts coated in a crunchy panko-feta crust, paired with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. The creamy feta cheese adds a tangy richness that perfectly complements the heat from the honey, creating an unforgettable taste experience. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe is both simple to prepare and impressive enough to wow your guests. With just a few key ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up a gourmet meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or neutral oil (for frying)
- ½ cup honey
- 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butterfly or pound chicken breasts to an even thickness and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Set up a dredging station: Combine flour with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in one bowl; whisk eggs in another; mix panko breadcrumbs with feta in the third.
- Dredge each chicken breast first in the flour mixture, then dip in eggs, and finally coat with the panko-feta mix.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Meanwhile, mix honey, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and apple cider vinegar in a saucepan over low heat until combined.
- Drizzle hot honey sauce over the baked chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 110mg