Description
This Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken recipe features tender baked chicken breasts coated in a crunchy panko crust, topped with a sweet and spicy hot honey feta sauce. The combination of crispy chicken with creamy feta and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes creates a deliciously balanced and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Hot Honey Feta Sauce
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Chicken: Place the chicken breasts on a clean cutting board and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a better crust adhesion.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a shallow dish, combine all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, mixing thoroughly for even seasoning.
- Beat Eggs: Crack the two eggs into a separate shallow bowl and whisk until fully combined and slightly frothy.
- Prepare Breadcrumbs: In a third shallow dish, spread out the panko breadcrumbs evenly for coating.
- Flour Coating: Dredge each chicken breast in the seasoned flour mixture, coating fully and shaking off any excess.
- Egg Wash: Dip the floured chicken breasts into the beaten eggs, making sure they are entirely coated for breadcrumb adherence.
- Breadcrumb Coating: Press the egg-coated chicken breasts into the panko breadcrumbs gently to ensure an even, firm crust.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated chicken breasts onto the prepared baking sheet spaced apart.
- Olive Oil Drizzle: Drizzle olive oil evenly over the chicken to promote a golden, crispy crust while baking.
- Bake Chicken: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the crust is golden and crispy.
- Prepare Sauce: While baking, mix crumbled feta cheese and honey in a small bowl until combined, creating the hot honey feta sauce.
- Remove and Plate: Take the chicken out of the oven and transfer to a serving platter.
- Top with Sauce: Spoon the hot honey feta sauce generously over each chicken breast, letting it soften into the warm chicken.
- Add Heat: Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the chicken for a spicy kick.
- Garnish: Finish with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley for color and freshness.
- Serve: Serve immediately while the crust remains crispy for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are of even thickness for uniform cooking; pound them if necessary.
- Panko breadcrumbs provide extra crunch compared to regular breadcrumbs.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to preference for milder or spicier heat.
- Use fresh parsley for the best garnish flavor; substitute with cilantro if desired.
- Check chicken internal temperature with a meat thermometer to avoid undercooking.
