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Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken – Bold, Sweet, Spicy, and Irresistibly Crunchy


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  • Author: Klara Henschel,
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

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
  • 68 tbsp vegetable oil, for frying
  • 200 g (7 oz) feta cheese, crumbled


Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix the honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes. Set aside.
  2. Season the chicken cutlets with paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, black pepper, and cayenne.
  3. Coat each chicken piece in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat in Panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Fry the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate.
  6. Drizzle the hot honey mixture over the chicken while warm.
  7. 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