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Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken Recipe

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Crispy hot honey feta chicken features crunchy fried chicken breasts topped with creamy, golden grilled feta and drizzled with a spicy-sweet hot honey sauce. This easy-to-make dinner balances spicy, savory, and sweet flavors with a satisfying crunchy texture, perfect for a comforting yet exciting meal.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Hot Honey Sauce

  • 1/3 cup (110g) Honey
  • 1 1/2 tsp Hot Sauce (Frank’s or Cholula recommended)
  • 3/4 tsp Chilli Flakes

Chicken and Seasoning

  • 2 x 250g (9oz) Chicken Breasts, horizontally sliced to make 4 even pieces
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper

Breading

  • 35g (1/4 cup) Plain Flour
  • 2 Eggs, beaten
  • 65g (1 cup) Panko Breadcrumbs

Other

  • Vegetable Oil, as needed (6-8 tbsp for frying)
  • 200g (7oz) Feta, crumbled

Instructions

  1. Prepare Hot Honey Sauce: In a bowl, combine honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes. Warm in the microwave for about 20 seconds or heat gently on the stove until simmering, then remove and let cool. Adjust heat level by varying chili flakes and hot sauce as preferred.
  2. Prepare Chicken: Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create four even pieces. In a small bowl or pot, mix together paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, and black pepper to form the seasoning mix.
  3. Set Up Breading Stations: Arrange three shallow dishes and a tray: First dish with plain flour combined with half the seasoning mix; second dish with beaten eggs; third dish with panko breadcrumbs mixed with the remaining seasoning. Coat each chicken piece thoroughly by dredging first in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Place coated chicken on the tray.
  4. Fry Chicken: Pour vegetable oil to coat the base of a large pan and heat on medium-high until a breadcrumb sizzles upon contact. Fry the chicken pieces carefully (in batches if needed) for 3-4 minutes per side until golden, crispy, and cooked through. Transfer cooked chicken to a wire rack positioned over the tray to drain excess oil.
  5. Add Feta and Grill: Generously cover each piece of fried chicken with crumbled feta. Place under a preheated grill on high and grill until the feta turns golden and slightly crisped, becoming buttery soft.
  6. Serve: Drizzle the prepared hot honey sauce over the grilled feta chicken according to taste. Serve immediately and store any leftover hot honey in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Adjust the spiciness of the hot honey by adding more or less chili flakes and hot sauce to suit your taste.
  • Use a wire rack to drain the fried chicken to maintain crispiness and avoid sogginess.
  • Grilling the feta softens the cheese and adds a pleasant golden crust; watch closely to prevent burning.
  • Store leftover hot honey in the fridge tightly sealed to preserve freshness.
  • If cooking in batches, replenish oil between frying as needed and keep cooked chicken warm.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/crispy-hot-honey-feta-chicken-recipe/