Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken (Print-Friendly Version)
Crispy chicken breasts topped with feta and hot honey create a spicy, creamy dinner delight.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Hot Honey Sauce
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1/3 cup honey (110 g)
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1 1/2 tsp hot sauce (e.g., Frank's or Cholula)
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3/4 tsp chili flakes
→ Chicken and Seasoning
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2 chicken breasts (9 oz / 250 g each), sliced horizontally to create 4 pieces
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2 tsp paprika
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp dried oregano
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
→ Coating
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1/4 cup plain flour (35 g)
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2 eggs, beaten
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1 cup panko breadcrumbs (65 g)
→ Cooking Oil
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6-8 tbsp vegetable oil, as needed
→ Topping
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7 oz crumbled feta cheese (200 g)
# How to Make It:
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Combine honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes in a small bowl. Warm in the microwave for about 20 seconds or heat gently on the stove until just simmering. Stir and allow to cool, adjusting spiciness with additional chili flakes or hot sauce as desired.
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Slice each chicken breast horizontally to yield four even pieces. In a small bowl, mix paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, black pepper, and cayenne pepper evenly.
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Arrange three shallow dishes: first with flour combined with half of the seasoning, second with beaten eggs, and third with panko breadcrumbs mixed with the remaining seasoning.
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Dredge each piece of chicken sequentially through the flour, egg, and breadcrumb mixtures, ensuring thorough coating at every stage. Place coated pieces on a large tray.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until a breadcrumb sizzles on contact. Fry chicken in batches if needed, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack over the tray to drain.
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Generously cover each piece of fried chicken with crumbled feta cheese. Place under a high grill until the feta becomes golden and slightly crisp yet soft.
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Drizzle preferred amount of hot honey over the chicken and serve immediately. Store any leftover hot honey tightly sealed in the refrigerator.
# Extra Tips:
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For a baked alternative, toast seasoned breadcrumbs at 350°F (180°C) for 5 minutes, then coat chicken and bake at 430°F (220°C) for 10 minutes per side until golden and cooked through before grilling with feta.
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Adjust hot honey spice level by adding more chili flakes or hot sauce after heating and cooling the mixture.