Description
Juicy, golden-crusted chicken breasts coated in sweet and spicy hot honey, topped with creamy crumbles of feta cheese. A mouthwatering fusion of crispy heat and salty tang, this dish is a crowd-pleasing main for salads, bowls, or wraps.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, butterflied or cut in half
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
For the Hot Honey:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
For Garnish:
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Breading Station: Set up three bowls for flour, beaten egg, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Bread the Chicken: Coat each chicken breast in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.
- Fry the Chicken: Cook chicken in olive oil until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Make the Hot Honey: Heat honey, red pepper flakes, and vinegar until bubbly.
- Finish the Dish: Drizzle hot honey over chicken, top with feta, and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 140mg