Description
Succulent crispy hot honey feta chicken delivers Mediterranean flavors with bold, zesty charm. Spicy-sweet glaze and golden-brown crust promise a sensational dinner that keeps you craving more.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Cheese:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved to make 4 cutlets)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Coating and Seasoning:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Sauce and Garnish:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as sriracha or Franks RedHot)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for a richer sauce)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges
- Extra crumbled feta
Instructions
- Meticulously butterfly chicken breasts between plastic wrap, ensuring uniform ½-inch thickness for consistent cooking.
- Generously season chicken with aromatic salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoky paprika, massaging spices into each surface.
- Establish a three-stage coating ritual: flour station for initial dusting, whisked egg and Dijon mixture for adhesion, and final crumb blend featuring crispy panko, crumbled feta, and sharp Parmesan.
- Methodically coat each chicken piece, first dredging in flour to absorb moisture, then thoroughly dunking in egg mixture, and finally pressing into seasoned breadcrumb mixture for maximum crunch.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, creating a golden landscape for chicken transformation.
- Carefully introduce breaded chicken, allowing each side to develop a stunning bronze crust, approximately 3-4 minutes per surface.
- Transfer golden cutlets to paper towel-lined surface for excess oil absorption and brief resting.
- Craft luxurious hot honey by gently warming honey with fiery hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and optional butter in a small saucepan.
- Elegantly drizzle infused hot honey over crispy chicken, creating a glistening finish.
- Embellish with fresh herbs like vibrant basil or parsley, and accompany with zesty lemon wedges for bright, tangy contrast.
Notes
- Select chicken breasts that are uniform in size for even cooking and consistent texture.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help spices adhere and ensure maximum crispiness.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 165°F for food safety.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version.
- Keep breading station organized to prevent messy cross-contamination during coating process.
- Allow chicken to rest after cooking to retain moisture and develop deeper flavors.
- Adjust hot honey spice level by decreasing or increasing red pepper flakes.
- Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days, reheating in oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg