Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken Recipe
If you're craving bold flavor and serious crunch, this Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken Recipe delivers.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup hot honey store-bought or homemade
- 2 tbsp olive oil for frying
- 1 tbsp fresh pa
- Zest of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic.
- Place flour, eggs, and panko in separate bowls.
- Dip chicken in flour, then eggs, then panko.
- Press feta into the panko to stick.
- Heat oil in pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry chicken 4–5 minutes per side.
- Place on rack to drain excess oil.
- Warm hot honey in microwave (10 seconds).
- Drizzle hot honey over crispy chicken.
- Garnish with lemon zest and parsley.
- Serve immediately while hot and crunchy
Notes
- Pound chicken evenly for faster cooking.
- Press feta into crumbs firmly to help it stick.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan while frying.
- Use a rack to keep crust from getting soggy.
- Add chili flakes to honey for more heat.