Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken Recipe
This Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken recipe combines juicy, crispy chicken with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze, topped with creamy feta cheese for a flavor explosion. Perfect for a delicious and unique dinner option!
- Author: Bennett
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Chicken & Coating:
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne (optional for extra heat)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Hot Honey Glaze:
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 Tbsp hot sauce (Frank’s, Sriracha, or similar)
- ¾ tsp red pepper flakes
Finishing Touch:
- 7 oz crumbled feta
- 1 Tbsp chopped parsley
- Make the Glaze: In a small heat-safe bowl, stir together honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes. Warm gently until smooth. Set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice breasts in half if thick. Season with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic, onion powder, and cayenne. Set up breading station.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge in flour, dip in egg, then coat in panko. Press crumbs to adhere.
- Cook It Crispy: Cook chicken in oil until golden and cooked through (~165°F). Transfer to a baking sheet.
- Add Feta & Glaze: Sprinkle feta over chicken, drizzle with hot honey glaze. Broil for extra melt.
- Serve & Garnish: Finish with parsley. Serve immediately, ideal with rice, salad, veggies, or fries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Hot Honey Glaze, Feta Cheese, Dinner Recipe