Description
This Crispy Hot Honey Lime Feta Chicken with Herb Crust recipe combines crispy, herb-crusted chicken with a tangy and sweet hot honey lime feta sauce. It’s a delightful balance of flavors that is sure to impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Hot Honey Lime Feta Sauce
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust for spice preference)
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the herb crust: In a shallow bowl, combine panko, Parmesan, Italian herbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Dip each chicken breast in the beaten egg, then press into the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Bake the chicken: Place coated chicken breasts on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 74°C / 165°F).
- Prepare the hot honey lime feta sauce: In a small bowl, mix feta, honey, lime juice, lime zest, chili flakes, garlic, and olive oil until smooth.
- Serve: Drizzle the sauce over the baked chicken. Garnish with chopped parsley and lime wedges. Serve immediately for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
