Description
This Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken recipe delivers a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors with a crispy golden crust and a luscious feta cheese topping. The chicken is seasoned, breaded, and fried to perfection, then finished under the grill to slightly crisp the feta. Drizzled with a flavorful hot honey sauce infused with chili flakes, this dish makes for an irresistible and quick crowd-pleaser dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Honey Sauce
- 1/3 cup (110g) Honey
- 1 1/2 tsp Hot Sauce (e.g., Frank’s or Cholula)
- 3/4 tsp Chilli Flakes
Chicken and Coating
- 2 x 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
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 35g (1/4 cup) Plain Flour
- 2 Eggs, beaten
- 65g (1 cup) Panko Breadcrumbs
- Vegetable Oil, as needed (6-8 tbsp for frying)
Topping
- 200g (7oz) Feta, crumbled
Instructions
- Prepare the Hot Honey: Combine the honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for about 20 seconds until warmed, then stir well. Alternatively, simmer gently in a small pot on the stove, then remove and let cool to allow the chili flakes to infuse the honey. Set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: Horizontally slice each chicken breast to create four even pieces. In a small bowl, mix together paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Set up Dredging Stations: Arrange three shallow dishes. In the first, combine the plain flour with half of the seasoning mixture. In the second, beat the eggs. In the third, mix the panko breadcrumbs with the remaining seasoning.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge each piece of chicken first in the seasoned flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with the seasoned panko breadcrumbs. Place the coated chicken pieces on a tray as you work.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat enough vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until a breadcrumb sizzles upon contact. Fry the chicken in batches if needed, for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden and crispy. Transfer the fried chicken to a wire rack set over a paper-towel-lined tray to drain excess oil.
- Add Feta and Grill: Distribute the crumbled feta evenly over the crispy chicken breasts. Place them under a hot grill or broiler set to high for 2-3 minutes, or until the feta starts to turn golden and slightly crispy.
- Serve: Drizzle the infused hot honey generously over the feta-topped chicken. Serve immediately with your preferred side dishes for a delicious, spicy-sweet meal.
Notes
- Use fresh chicken breasts and slice evenly for uniform cooking.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce and chili flakes in the honey to control spice level.
- Ensure oil is hot enough before frying to get a crispy crust and prevent greasy chicken.
- Use a wire rack to drain chicken after frying to maintain crispiness.
- Broil the feta on high just long enough to brown slightly — avoid melting it completely.
- This recipe pairs well with simple sides like steamed vegetables, salad, or rice.
