Hot Honey Feta Chicken
This hot honey feta chicken recipe features crispy chicken cutlets coated in a spicy-sweet honey sauce and topped with creamy feta, delivering addictive flavors and textures.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total) Recommend slicing horizontally to create four cutlets.
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large beaten eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs For signature crunch.
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika For depth of flavor.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust for heat preference.
- 6-8 tablespoons neutral cooking oil For pan-frying or use olive oil spray.
For the Hot Honey Sauce
- 1/3 cup honey Preferably mild, like clover.
- 1.5 tablespoons hot sauce Frank's RedHot or Cholula recommended.
- 3/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Optional for tang.
For Serving
- 7 ounces crumbled feta cheese About 1.5 cups, preferably full-fat.
- fresh chopped parsley Optional garnish.
Instructions
Making the Hot Honey Sauce
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, chili flakes, and salt over low heat.
- Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until the honey becomes slightly more liquid and aromatic.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture steep while preparing the chicken.
Preparing the Chicken
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create thinner cutlets.
- Mix all the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and rub generously over both sides of each cutlet. Let rest for 10 minutes.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs in separate shallow dishes.
- Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then coat with panko, pressing firmly.
Cooking Methods
- For pan-frying, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook cutlets for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through to 165°F.
- For oven baking, preheat to 425°F, bake for 20-25 minutes flipping halfway through.
- For air fryer method, preheat to 400°F, spray cutlets with oil, and cook for 10 minutes total, flipping halfway.
Serving
- Drizzle the hot honey sauce over the cooked chicken just before serving.
- Generously sprinkle with crumbled feta and garnish with parsley.
Notes
For meal prep, store components separately to maintain crispiness. Add hot honey and feta just before serving for best results.