Description
Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a flavorful and crunchy dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in seasoned panko breadcrumbs, topped with creamy feta cheese, and finished with a drizzle of spicy hot honey. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal with a balanced combination of heat, sweetness, and crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Hot Honey
- 1/3 cup / 110g Honey
- 1 1/2 tsp Hot Sauce (e.g., Frank’s or Cholula)
- 3/4 tsp Chilli Flakes
For the Chicken
- 2x 250g / 9oz Chicken Breasts
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 35g / 1/4 cup Plain Flour
- 2 Eggs, beaten
- 65g / 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- Veg Oil, as needed (6-8 tbsp)
For the Topping
- 200g / 7oz Feta, crumbled
Instructions
- Make Hot Honey: Combine honey, hot sauce, and chilli flakes in a microwave-safe bowl or small pot. Warm in the microwave for about 20 seconds or bring to a simmer on the stove. Stir well and let cool. Adjust heat level by adding more chilli flakes or hot sauce if desired.
- Prepare Chicken: Horizontally slice each chicken breast through the center to create four even pieces. In a small bowl, mix together paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, cayenne, and black pepper.
- Bread the Chicken: Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour mixed with half of seasoning, another with beaten eggs, and the third with panko breadcrumbs mixed with remaining seasoning. Dredge each chicken piece first in the seasoned flour, then dip in egg, then coat thoroughly with seasoned panko. Place on a tray after coating.
- Cook Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and breadcrumb sizzles on contact. Fry chicken in batches, 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C). Transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- Add Feta and Grill: Distribute crumbled feta evenly over the fried chicken. Place under a hot grill on high until feta starts to turn golden and is buttery soft.
- Serve: Drizzle hot honey over the feta-topped chicken and serve immediately for a delicious contrast of spicy, sweet, creamy, and crispy textures.
Notes
- Hot Honey – Easy to customize: infuse honey with chilli flakes and hot sauce for varied spice levels. Store leftovers in the fridge.
- Alternative Baking Method – To bake instead of frying, toast breadcrumbs lightly, then bake chicken coated in seasoning at 220°C/430°F for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway. Finish with feta and broil if desired.
- Serving Suggestions – Pair with fresh greens, potato wedges, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing chilli flakes and hot sauce according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with feta and honey
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
