Description
Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a mouthwatering delight that fuses savory chicken with a tantalizing sweet and spicy glaze. Each bite features succulent chicken enveloped in a crispy breadcrumb coating, enriched with the warmth of hot honey and creamy feta. Perfect for any occasion, this dish not only promises to impress your guests but also brings joy to family dinners. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to become a household favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil on each chicken breast, then coat generously in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place breaded chicken on a greased baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drizzle hot honey over the chicken and sprinkle with crumbled feta.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until feta softens slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For maximum crispiness, ensure the chicken is completely dry before seasoning. Marinate the chicken in hot honey and feta for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor. Swap feta for goat cheese or experiment with different herbs like rosemary or thyme.