Description
Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a delightful dish that combines the juicy tenderness of chicken with a crunchy, flavorful coating. Infused with tangy feta cheese and finished with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze, this recipe transforms a simple dinner into an extraordinary culinary experience. Whether you’re hosting guests or enjoying a weeknight meal, this crispy chicken dish is sure to impress. With easy preparation steps and customizable spice levels, it’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, crumbled feta, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat with the panko mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry the chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- While frying, prepare the glaze by combining honey, hot sauce, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over low heat until warmed.
- Drain excess oil from fried chicken on paper towels and drizzle with hot honey glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Adjust the amount of hot sauce in the glaze to meet your spice preference. Pair with fresh salads or rice dishes for a complete meal.