Description
Spicy-sweet Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken delivers Mediterranean magic on a plate, blending golden-crusted chicken with tangy feta and drizzled honey. Savory meets zesty in this quick, irresistible dish you’ll crave from first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 Chicken Breasts (250g/9oz)
- 200g/7oz Feta, crumbled
- 2 Eggs, beaten
Dry Ingredients:
- 35g/1/4 cup Plain Flour
- 65g/1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon Chilli Flakes
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup/110g Honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Hot Sauce
- Vegetable Oil, as needed
Instructions
- Craft a zesty hot honey sauce by blending honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes in a bowl. Microwave for 20 seconds or gently simmer on stovetop to harmonize flavors, then allow to cool.
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally, creating 4 uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and seamless breading process.
- Create a robust seasoning blend by thoroughly mixing paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, cayenne, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Establish three breading stations: first dish combines seasoning with flour, second dish contains beaten eggs, third dish mixes panko breadcrumbs with remaining seasoning.
- Coat each chicken piece systematically: first dredge in seasoned flour, then dip in egg, finally press into seasoned breadcrumbs, ensuring complete coverage.
- Heat vegetable oil in large pan over medium-high heat. Test oil temperature by dropping breadcrumb – it should sizzle immediately. Fry chicken pieces 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crisp, draining on wire rack.
- Generously sprinkle feta over chicken pieces, then grill under high heat until cheese melts and turns slightly golden, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Drizzle cooled hot honey over chicken just before serving. Adjust spice level to preference and complement with preferred side dishes.
Notes
- Slice chicken breasts evenly to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Pat chicken dry before breading to help seasonings and breadcrumbs adhere better and create a crispier texture.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F for food safety without overcooking.
- For gluten-free option, substitute regular flour with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to maintain crispy coating.
- Control spice levels by adjusting cayenne and hot sauce amounts to suit personal heat tolerance.
- Opt for high-quality honey with natural heat for more complex flavor profile in hot honey sauce.
- Consider baking instead of frying for a lighter version by placing breaded chicken on a wire rack at 425°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 625
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 215mg