Description
Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish combining crispy golden chicken with the sweet heat of hot honey and creamy tangy feta cheese. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or to impress guests, this recipe balances spicy, sweet, and savory tastes for a delightful meal. Serve with fresh arugula salad, roasted vegetables, or couscous to complete the dish.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Hot Honey Sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce (such as sriracha or chili garlic), adjust to taste
Topping
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley leaves, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Coat the chicken: Dredge each chicken breast first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture.
- Fry the chicken: Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the coated chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Make the hot honey sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey and hot sauce until evenly combined. Adjust the heat level by adding more or less hot sauce according to your preference.
- Assemble the dish: Drizzle the hot honey sauce over the crispy chicken breasts. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top, letting it slightly melt from the heat of the chicken.
- Garnish and serve: Optionally, garnish with fresh basil or parsley leaves. Serve immediately, ideally with a fresh arugula salad dressed with lemon vinaigrette, roasted vegetables, or fluffy couscous to balance the flavors.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, let the coated chicken rest for 10 minutes before frying to help the breading adhere better.
- You can adjust the spice level of the hot honey sauce to your taste by varying the amount of hot sauce used.
- Substitute feta with goat cheese for a different but equally delicious tangy flavor.
- Make sure oil is hot enough before frying to prevent greasy chicken—about 350°F (175°C) is ideal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in a skillet or oven to maintain crispiness.
