Description
Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of honey, the heat of hot sauce, and the creaminess of feta cheese. The chicken is coated in a crispy breadcrumb crust and topped with melted feta for a mouthwatering meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Chicken Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup / 110g Honey
- 1 1/2 tsp Hot Sauce (I like Frank’s or Cholula)
- 3/4 tsp Chilli Flakes
- 2x 250g/9oz Chicken Breasts
Seasoning Mix:
- 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
Breading:
- 35g / 1/4 cup Plain Flour
- 2 Eggs, beaten
- 65g / 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- Veg Oil, as needed (6-8 tbsp)
Additional Toppings:
- 200g / 7oz Feta, crumbled
Instructions
- Prepare Hot Honey: Combine honey, hot sauce, and chilli flakes, warm in microwave or on stove, then set aside to cool.
- Season Chicken: Slice chicken breasts, combine seasoning mix, and coat chicken evenly.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge chicken in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, ensuring thorough coating.
- Fry the Chicken: Fry coated chicken until golden and crispy, then place on wire rack.
- Add Feta: Top chicken with crumbled feta, then grill until golden and crisp.
- Serve: Drizzle hot honey over the chicken and enjoy!
Notes
- Hot Honey: Adjust spice levels to taste; store leftover honey in the fridge.
- Baking Option: Follow provided steps for baking the chicken instead.
- Serving Suggestions: Pair with arugula and potato wedges or explore more side dish options.
- Calories Note: Calorie count may vary based on ingredient absorption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 512 kcal
- Sugar: 20.58g
- Sodium: 1254mg
- Fat: 24.35g
- Saturated Fat: 13.71g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.06g
- Trans Fat: 0.012g
- Carbohydrates: 34.71g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Protein: 38.48g
- Cholesterol: 192mg
