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Spicy Hot Honey Chicken with Feta – Quick & Easy 30-Minute Meal!

Get ready for a crispy, sweet, spicy, and savory dish that will make your taste buds dance! This Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken features golden, crunchy chicken, drizzled with a spicy hot honey glaze and topped with creamy crumbled feta cheese. It’s an easy yet impressive meal that’s perfect for weeknights, special occasions, or meal prep. Serve it with your favorite sides for a restaurant-quality dish at home!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crispy Chicken
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for pan-frying
For the Hot Honey Sauce
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
For the Topping
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken:
  1. Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create four thinner fillets.
  2. Pat dry and season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
Bread the Chicken:
    Set up three bowls:
    1. Bowl 1: Mix flour, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
    2. Bowl 2: Beat the eggs.
    3. Bowl 3: Mix panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
    4. Coat each chicken piece in flour, dip in egg wash, then press into breadcrumb mixture to coat evenly.
    Cook the Chicken:
    1. Pan-frying method: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until crispy and golden brown.
    2. Oven method: Preheat to 400°F (200°C) and bake on a wire rack for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
    3. Air fryer method: Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway.
    Make the Hot Honey Sauce:
    1. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, red pepper flakes, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar.
    2. Stir until warm, then remove from heat.
    Assemble and Serve:
    1. Drizzle hot honey over the crispy chicken.
    2. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley.
    3. Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.

    Notes

      • Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes and hot sauce.
      • For extra crispiness, bake or air-fry instead of pan-frying.
      • Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free panko and almond flour.
      • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
      • To reheat, bake at 375°F for 5-7 minutes or air-fry for 3 minutes to maintain crispiness.
     

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