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Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken

Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken: Sweet & Spicy Perfection

Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a game-changing dish blending crispy chicken with sweet and spicy glaze over tangy feta cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Juiciness can be enhanced by using chicken thighs instead.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 Eggs (beaten) Acts as a binding agent for breadcrumbs.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Opt for panko breadcrumbs to enhance crispiness.
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese Alternatives include goat cheese or ricotta.
  • 1/4 cup Hot Honey Mix regular honey with chili flakes as a quick DIY replacement.
Seasoning & Cooking Oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • as needed tablespoons Olive Oil Vegetable oil can be used in place if preferred.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Shallow Dishes for Breading

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper and pound them to an even thickness.
  3. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet and fry the breaded chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until crisp and golden brown.
  5. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, sprinkle crumbled feta on top, and drizzle hot honey over it.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  7. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken breasts are of uniform thickness to avoid uneven cooking. Use panko for extra crispiness.

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