Description
This Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken is the perfect combination of crunchy, creamy, sweet, and spicy flavors. Juicy chicken breasts are coated in seasoned Panko breadcrumbs, fried to golden perfection, topped with tangy crumbled feta, and drizzled with a homemade hot honey sauce. Whether fried, baked, or air-fried, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that comes together in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts (about 500g total)
1/3 cup (110g) honey
1 1/2 tsp hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s or Cholula)
3/4 tsp chili flakes
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp each: onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 cup (35g) plain flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup (65g) Panko breadcrumbs
6-8 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
200g (7oz) feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare Hot Honey:
- In a small bowl, mix honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes. Microwave for 20 seconds, stir, and set aside.
2️⃣ Season & Coat Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper, and cayenne.
- Set up 3 shallow dishes:
- One with flour + half of the seasoning mix.
- One with beaten eggs.
- One with Panko + remaining seasoning.
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip into eggs, then coat with seasoned Panko.
3️⃣ Cook Chicken:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry each piece for 3-4 minutes per side until crispy and golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to drain.
4️⃣ Broil with Feta:
- Sprinkle crumbled feta over the chicken and broil for 2-3 minutes until slightly golden.
5️⃣ Serve:
- Drizzle hot honey over the chicken and enjoy immediately!
Notes
Baked Version: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
Spicier: Add extra cayenne or use a hotter sauce.
Cheese Swap: Use blue cheese or goat cheese instead of feta.
Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free Panko and flour.
Air Fryer: Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying (with baking & air-frying options)
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: ~512 kcal
