Hot Honey Feta Chicken
Crispy chicken breasts topped with creamy feta and drizzled in homemade hot honey—this bold, flavor-packed recipe is the perfect easy dinner.
Ingredients
Hot Honey:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 1/2 tsp hot sauce e.g., Frank's or Cholula
- 3/4 tsp chili flakes
Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts about 250g each, halved horizontally
- 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
- 1/4 cup plain flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 6 –8 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
- 200 g 7oz feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
Make the Hot Honey:
- In a bowl, mix honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes. Microwave for 20–30 seconds or warm on the stove until just heated. Stir and let cool.
Prepare Chicken:
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create 4 even pieces. In a small bowl, combine all spices for seasoning.
Bread the Chicken:
- Set up three dishes: flour with half the seasoning, egg, and Panko with the remaining seasoning. Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg, then coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs.
Fry the Chicken:
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering. Fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side or until golden and cooked through. Set on a wire rack.
Add Feta & Broil:
- Top each piece with crumbled feta. Place under the broiler for 2–4 minutes until feta is golden and melty.
Drizzle & Serve:
- Drizzle with warm hot honey and serve hot with sides like arugula or potato wedges.
Notes
- Adjust Heat: Increase chili flakes or hot sauce if you want more kick.
- Baking Option: Toast breadcrumbs first, then bake chicken at 430°F for 10 mins, flip and bake 8–10 more. Continue with feta and broiling.
- Storage: Store leftover hot honey in an airtight jar in the fridge. Reheat chicken in the oven for crispiness.
- Side Ideas: Serve with greens, roasted veggies, or try it over pasta or rice bowls.