Description
Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken combines crunchy golden chicken cutlets with warm chili-spiced honey and salty crumbled feta for the perfect sweet-spicy-salty dinner.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup (110 g) honey
- 1 1/2 tsp hot sauce
- 3/4 tsp chili flakes
- 2 × 250 g (9 oz) chicken breasts, halved horizontally
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp each onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 35 g (1/4 cup) plain flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 65 g (1 cup) Panko breadcrumbs
- 6–8 tbsp vegetable oil, for frying
- 200 g (7 oz) feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes. Set aside.
- Season the chicken cutlets with paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, black pepper, and cayenne.
- Coat each chicken piece in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat in Panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate.
- Drizzle the hot honey mixture over the chicken while warm.
- Top generously with crumbled feta and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add more cayenne for extra heat.
- Serve with rice, potatoes, or a fresh salad.
- Try replacing feta with goat cheese for a creamier finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: American