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Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken

This Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken is everything you want in a bold, satisfying dinner—juicy, golden chicken cutlets coated with crumbled feta and crispy panko, finished with a drizzle of spicy-sweet hot honey. It's a flavor-packed dish that combines the best of hot honey and cheese into one unforgettable bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners, entertaining, or whenever you’re craving something sweet, salty, spicy, and crispy—all at once.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Rest Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken
Calories: 430kcal

Ingredients

  • For the Chicken:
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan optional
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • ½ cup flour all-purpose or GF
  • ¼ cup neutral oil for frying like vegetable or avocado
  • For the Hot Honey Drizzle:
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ½ –1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Optional: 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

Instructions

  • Prepare the chicken: Pound to ½-inch thickness for even cooking. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Set up dredging station:
  • Bowl 1: flour
  • Bowl 2: beaten eggs
  • Bowl 3: panko, feta, parmesan, paprika, and garlic powder
  • Bread the chicken: Coat each piece in flour, dip in egg, and press firmly into the feta-panko mix.
  • Cook: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side or until crispy and cooked through. Drain on paper towel-lined plate.
  • Make hot honey: In a small saucepan, gently warm honey and red pepper flakes. Add vinegar or lemon juice if using.
  • Drizzle: Spoon warm hot honey over crispy chicken just before serving. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

  • Use panko for extra crunch; it holds up beautifully to the hot honey.
  • Don’t skip pressing the feta mix into the chicken—this helps it stick and crisp up.
  • Control the spice by adjusting red pepper flakes to your preference.
  • To bake instead of fry, place on a parchment-lined tray and bake at 425°F for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Make it gluten-free using GF panko and flour.