Description
This recipe for Crispy Hot Honey Lemon Feta Chicken with Garlic Herb Crust is a delightful blend of savory and sweet flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The crispy chicken is coated with a flavorful herb crust and topped with a zesty hot honey lemon sauce, creating a mouthwatering dish that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, finely crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
For the Hot Honey Lemon Sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- Pinch of salt
Optional Garnishes
- Extra feta crumbles
- Fresh parsley or thyme
- Lemon wedges
- Extra drizzle of hot honey
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken – Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Pat chicken breasts dry. If thick, gently pound to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Make the Garlic Herb Crust – In a shallow bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, crumbled feta, parsley, thyme (or rosemary), garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Prepare the Egg Wash – In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until smooth.
- Coat the Chicken – Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Press into the breadcrumb feta mixture until fully coated. Place coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and lightly drizzle with olive oil or melted butter.
- Bake the Chicken – Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown, crispy, and fully cooked.
- Make the Hot Honey Lemon Sauce – In a small bowl, whisk together honey, hot sauce, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, chili flakes, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Serve – Drizzle the hot honey lemon sauce over the crispy chicken. Garnish with extra feta, fresh herbs, and lemon wedges. Serve immediately with roasted vegetables, rice, or a Mediterranean salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
