Description
Juicy crispy hot honey feta chicken offers Mediterranean flavors that blend spicy and sweet profiles. Tangy feta and drizzled honey create a delightful contrast you will savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (250 g/9 oz each)
- 7 oz (200 g) crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup (65 g) panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ¼ cup (35 g) plain flour
- ⅓ cup (110 g) honey
- 6–8 tbsps vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 tsps paprika
- 1 ½ tsps hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s or Cholula)
- 1 tsp salt
- ¾ tsp chili flakes
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Hot Honey Preparation: Combine hot sauce and chili flakes with honey in a small saucepan. Warm gently until simmering, then set aside to cool, adjusting spice intensity as desired.
- Chicken Preparation: Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create four even cutlets. Develop a potent spice blend mixing paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, cayenne, and black pepper.
- Breading Station: Establish a three-tier coating process using seasoned flour, whisked eggs, and spice-enhanced panko breadcrumbs. Thoroughly dredge each chicken piece, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Frying Technique: Heat oil in a large skillet to medium-high temperature. Carefully lower chicken pieces into the hot oil, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until achieving a rich golden-brown crust and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer cooked pieces to a wire rack.
- Cheese and Broiling: Liberally sprinkle crumbled feta over crispy chicken cutlets. Position under broiler to melt and slightly caramelize the cheese, creating a tantalizing golden topping.
- Final Touch: Drizzle prepared hot honey generously over the chicken, ensuring complete flavor distribution. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Customize Heat Intensity: Adjust chili flakes or hot sauce quantity to personalize spice level, ensuring perfect flavor balance for individual preferences.
- Achieve Perfect Breading: Coat chicken systematically through flour, egg wash, and panko stages, pressing gently to create a uniform, crispy exterior that locks in moisture.
- Temperature Precision: Maintain medium-high oil heat and use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165°F internally, guaranteeing safe and juicy results.
- Feta Melting Technique: Broil briefly to transform feta into a golden, slightly caramelized topping, adding depth and richness to the crispy chicken surface.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 576
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 1066 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 189 mg