Description
This Irresistibly Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken recipe is a sweet and spicy delight featuring tender chicken breasts seasoned and fried to golden perfection, topped with melted crispy feta cheese, and drizzled with a warm hot honey sauce. It’s a wonderful combination of heat, sweetness, and creamy tanginess that makes an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
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Hot Honey Sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1½ tsp hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s or Cholula)
- ¾ tsp chilli flakes
Chicken and Coating
- 2 x 250g/9oz chicken breasts, sliced into 4 portions
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 35g/¼ cup plain flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 65g/1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 6-8 tbsp vegetable oil
Topping
- 200g/7oz feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Prepare Hot Honey Sauce: Combine honey, hot sauce, and chilli flakes in a bowl. Heat gently either in the microwave for about 20 seconds or on the stovetop until the mixture simmers. Stir well and allow to cool to let the flavors infuse and the spice mellow.
- Slice and Season Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts horizontally into 4 even portions to ensure quicker and even cooking. Mix the paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together to form the dry seasoning blend.
- Set Up Breading Stations: Prepare three shallow dishes: one with the plain flour mixed with half of the seasoning blend, the second with beaten eggs, and the third with Panko breadcrumbs combined with the remaining half of the seasoning. This setup will ensure the chicken pieces are perfectly coated with flavor and texture.
- Coat Chicken Pieces: Dredge each chicken piece first in the seasoned flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with the seasoned Panko breadcrumbs, pressing slightly to adhere.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken pieces for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and cooked through, ensuring a crispy crust and juicy interior.
- Grill with Feta Cheese: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese generously over each chicken breast. Place under a grill until the feta softens and crisps lightly, carefully watching to prevent burning. This adds a creamy and tangy element to the dish.
- Serve: Drizzle the warm hot honey sauce over the chicken breasts with feta. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of crispy, spicy, sweet, and creamy flavors.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce and chilli flakes in the honey sauce for desired spice level.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy crust; however, avoid overheating to prevent burning.
- Panko breadcrumbs provide a lighter, crispier coating compared to regular breadcrumbs.
- Grilling the feta adds texture and depth to the cheese; if a grill is unavailable, a hot oven broiler or torch can substitute.
- This dish pairs well with fresh salads or steamed vegetables to balance richness.
- Use fresh chicken breasts for best texture and flavor.
