Description

Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a 30-minute dinner bursting with bold flavors—juicy, breaded chicken cutlets, drizzled in a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce, and topped with tangy crumbled feta. It’s a crave-worthy dish that’s easy enough for weeknights and impressive enough for guests.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
⅓ cup olive oil (for pan-frying)

For the Hot Honey Feta Topping:

4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
⅓ cup honey
2 tablespoons hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot or Sriracha)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

Pound the chicken: Flatten chicken breasts to ½-inch thickness. Pat dry.
Set up dredging station: Mix flour, spices, salt, and pepper in one bowl. Beat eggs in another. Place panko in a third.
Bread the chicken: Dredge each piece in flour, dip in egg, then coat with panko. Let rest on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
Pan-fry: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
Finish in the oven: Transfer to a 375°F oven for 5 minutes to ensure even cooking and maintain crispiness.
Make the hot honey sauce: In a saucepan over low heat, combine honey, hot sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Warm for 2–3 minutes.
Assemble: Drizzle hot honey over chicken, top with crumbled feta and parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

For extra-crispy chicken, refrigerate the breaded cutlets on a wire rack for up to 8 hours before cooking.
Chicken tenders can be used instead of breasts—adjust cooking time accordingly.
To make ahead, prep sauce and bread chicken in advance; cook just before serving.
For a spicier kick, double the hot sauce or add cayenne to the flour mix.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner Ideas
Method: Pan-fried + Oven-finished
Cuisine: American with Mediterranean flair

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
Calories: 520
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 145mg

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