Description
This Crispy Hot Honey Lemon Feta Chicken recipe features tender chicken cutlets with a crispy panko herb crust, topped with a sweet and tangy hot honey lemon feta sauce. It’s a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will elevate your dinner table.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced horizontally into 4 thin cutlets
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
For the Panko Herb Crust:
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Breading:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
For the Hot Honey Lemon Feta Sauce:
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (optional for creaminess)
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken cutlets with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
- Make the Panko Herb Crust: In a shallow bowl, combine panko, Parmesan, oregano, parsley, thyme, and olive oil.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge chicken in flour, dip into beaten eggs, then coat with the panko herb mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat with a thin layer of olive oil. Cook chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, feta cheese, and Greek yogurt if using.
- Assemble & Serve: Place chicken on a plate and drizzle generously with the hot honey lemon feta sauce. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes in the sauce to suit your spice preference.
- For added creaminess, you can include the Greek yogurt in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Fat: 21 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
