Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken Recipe for Perfect Taste Recipe
This Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken recipe combines juicy, golden-fried chicken breasts with a deliciously tangy and spicy hot honey glaze topped with savory crumbled feta cheese. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner, it balances crispy textures with bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying and Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Halal
Chicken and Coating
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Olive oil for frying
Topping and Seasoning
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) so it’s ready for baking the chicken after frying.
- Season the chicken. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper for flavor.
- Prepare the coating stations. Place the flour in a shallow dish. In a second dish, beat the eggs until smooth. In a third dish, put the breadcrumbs.
- Dredge the chicken. Coat each chicken breast first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally press into the breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Fry the chicken. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken breasts for about 3-4 minutes per side until they turn golden brown and crisp.
- Bake with feta and hot honey. Transfer the fried chicken breasts to a baking dish. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top and drizzle the hot honey across the chicken.
- Finish baking. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is cooked through.
- Serve and enjoy. Remove from the oven and serve immediately while hot for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute hot honey with a mix of honey and hot sauce if preferred.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for an extra crispy crust.
- Ensure chicken is cooked thoroughly by checking internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
- Leftovers keep well, but the crust may lose crispness when reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with topping
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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