Description
This Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken recipe combines the perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors in a crunchy coating, topped with creamy feta and drizzled with hot honey. A delicious twist on traditional chicken tenders that will have your taste buds dancing with joy!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Hot Honey:
- 1/3 cup / 110g Honey
- 1 1/2 tsp Hot Sauce (such as Frank’s or Cholula)
- 3/4 tsp Chilli Flakes
For the Chicken:
- 2x 250g/9oz Chicken Breasts
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 35g / 1/4 cup Plain Flour
- 2 Eggs, beaten
- 65g / 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- Veg Oil, as needed (6-8 tbsp)
- 200g / 7oz Feta, crumbled
Instructions
- Prepare the Hot Honey: Combine honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes in a bowl. Warm in the microwave or on the stove, then let it cool.
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut chicken breasts in half. Mix paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, cayenne, and black pepper. Set up breading station with flour, egg, and breadcrumbs seasoned with spice mix. Coat chicken in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.
- Fry the Chicken: Fry breaded chicken in hot oil until golden and cooked through.
- Finish the Dish: Top chicken with crumbled feta and grill until golden. Drizzle with hot honey before serving.
Notes
- Hot Honey: Adjust spice level to taste. Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Baking Option: Instructions for baking the chicken included in the notes.
- Serving Suggestion: Enjoy with rocket/arugula and Potato Wedges or explore more side dish options.
- Calories Note: Calorie estimate includes slight overage due to breading.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 450 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 15g
- Sodium: Approx. 900mg
- Fat: Approx. 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 35g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 30g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 120mg
