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Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken Recipe

Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken Recipe for a Quick Dinner Delight

A quick and easy Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken recipe that combines juicy chicken with a crunchy exterior, drizzled with a sweet and spicy honey glaze, topped with creamy feta cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or chicken thighs for added juiciness
  • 2 large Eggs (Beaten) ensure they are well-beaten for even coating
For the Coating
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour can swap with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs panko breadcrumbs preferred for extra crispiness
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese or goat cheese as a substitute
  • 0.5 cup Hot Honey or mix regular honey with red pepper flakes
For the Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil (for frying) or avocado oil for better heat tolerance

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather ingredients and equipment.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and pound to an even thickness if needed.
  3. Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs. Dredge each chicken piece accordingly.
  4. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Fry chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Transfer fried chicken to a baking dish, spaced out for even cooking.
  6. Sprinkle feta cheese over chicken, then drizzle hot honey on top.
  7. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for busy weeknights and offers flexibility in ingredients to cater to various dietary preferences.

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