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Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken Recipe

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Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring breaded and fried chicken breasts topped with tangy crumbled feta cheese and drizzled with spicy hot honey. The chicken is first seared to a golden crisp on the stovetop, then baked to perfection in the oven, making for a deliciously juicy and crunchy experience with a sweet and spicy kick.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Breading

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs

Toppings & Finish

  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup hot honey
  • Olive oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken after frying.
  2. Season Chicken: Season the boneless skinless chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides to enhance flavor.
  3. Prepare Breading Stations: Set up three shallow dishes: one with all-purpose flour, the second with beaten eggs, and the third with breadcrumbs.
  4. Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast first in the flour, coating it thoroughly, then dip it into the beaten eggs to seal the flour, and finally coat it evenly with breadcrumbs for a crispy crust.
  5. Fry Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded chicken breasts until they are golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. This step ensures a crispy texture before baking.
  6. Transfer to Baking Dish: Place the fried chicken breasts in a baking dish, arranging them evenly to allow for proper heat circulation.
  7. Add Feta Cheese: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over each piece of chicken to add a tangy and creamy layer.
  8. Drizzle Hot Honey: Drizzle hot honey generously over the chicken breasts, balancing sweetness with spicy heat.
  9. Bake: Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is cooked through.
  10. Serve: Remove from oven and serve hot. Enjoy the crispy, spicy, and tangy flavors in every bite!

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of hot honey to control the spice level.
  • For a healthier option, bake the chicken after breading instead of frying.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked and juicy.
  • Substitute the feta cheese with goat cheese for a different tangy flavor.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.

Keywords: crispy chicken, hot honey chicken, feta cheese chicken, breaded chicken, fried chicken, baked chicken, spicy honey chicken

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