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Crispy hot honey feta chicken garnished with herbs

Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken

This crispy hot honey feta chicken dish features crunchy golden cutlets topped with creamy feta cheese and finished with spicy honey, creating an irresistible fusion of flavors that is perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cutlets
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 388
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the hot honey sauce
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1.5 teaspoons hot sauce (Frank's or Cholula)
  • 0.75 teaspoon chili flakes
For the chicken cutlets
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts (9oz/250g each) Thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (35g)
  • 2 large eggs (beaten)
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (65g)
  • 6-8 tablespoons vegetable oil As needed for frying
  • 7 oz feta cheese (200g, crumbled)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 20 seconds, stir well, and set aside to cool and infuse.
  2. Slice each chicken breast horizontally through the center to create four thin, even cutlets.
  3. Mix paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, cayenne, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  4. Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour plus half the seasoning mix, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko and the remaining seasoning.
Cooking
  1. Dredge each cutlet through the flour, dip in the egg, and then press firmly into the panko to coat completely.
  2. Heat enough oil to coat the bottom of a large skillet over medium-high heat. Test readiness by dropping in a breadcrumb; it should sizzle immediately.
  3. Fry the cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a wire rack.
  4. Top each cutlet generously with crumbled feta, then place under the broiler on high for 2-3 minutes until the feta turns golden and slightly crispy.
  5. Drizzle with hot honey to taste and serve immediately while the chicken is still crispy.

Notes

Serve alongside a fresh salad or roasted vegetables for a well-rounded meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to restore crispiness.