Description
Succulent hot honey feta chicken brings Mediterranean flavors to home kitchens with remarkable ease. Crispy chicken topped with sweet-spicy honey and salty feta creates a memorable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Honey:
- 1/3 cup (110 grams) honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce (Frank’s or Cholula)
- 3/4 teaspoon chili flakes
Chicken and Coating:
- 2 chicken breasts (250 grams/9 ounces each)
- 1 cup (65 grams) panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup (35 grams) plain flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 7 ounces (200 grams) feta, crumbled
- 6–8 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying
Chicken Seasoning:
- 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
Instructions
- Craft a zesty hot honey glaze by blending honey, fiery hot sauce, and crushed chili flakes in a mixing vessel. Gently warm the mixture for 20 seconds in the microwave or on the stovetop until it reaches a gentle simmer. Allow the glaze to cool and develop its complex flavors.
- Transform chicken breasts into uniform cutlets by carefully slicing them horizontally, creating four equally proportioned pieces. Develop a robust seasoning blend in a separate container.
- Establish a strategic breading setup using three distinct stations: the first filled with seasoned flour, the second containing whisked eggs, and the third layered with panko breadcrumbs and remaining spice blend. Methodically coat each chicken piece, ensuring complete coverage at each stage.
- Preheat a large skillet with cooking oil over medium-high temperature. Carefully place breaded chicken cutlets into the hot pan, allowing them to sizzle and transform into a golden, crispy exterior. Cook approximately 3-4 minutes per side until thoroughly cooked and beautifully bronzed.
- Elevate the dish by generously scattering crumbled feta across the chicken. Transfer to a broiler and cook until the cheese melts and develops a light golden hue. Finale by elegantly drizzling the prepared hot honey over the chicken, creating a glossy, spicy-sweet finish.
Notes
- Create an extra spicy version by adding more chili flakes or using a hotter sauce for heat lovers who crave intense flavors.
- Transform the dish into a gluten-free option by swapping regular flour with almond flour or cornstarch for crispy coating.
- Keep chicken extra juicy by pounding breasts to uniform thickness before coating, ensuring even cooking and preventing dry edges.
- Prepare hot honey in advance and store in refrigerator for up to two weeks, allowing flavors to meld and intensify for future meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 859
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 1846mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 59g
- Cholesterol: 233mg