Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of spicy, crispy, and tangy flavors with this Spicy Crispy Hot Honey Lemon Feta Chicken recipe. The chicken is coated in a garlic herb crust, pan-fried to golden perfection, and drizzled with a luscious hot honey lemon feta sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Hot Honey Lemon Feta Sauce:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges
For Garnish:
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Flatten chicken breasts to an even thickness (about 1/2 inch) for even cooking. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Make the Garlic Herb Crust: In a shallow bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken breast in the beaten eggs, then dredge in the panko herb mixture, pressing gently so the crust adheres well.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from heat and let rest.
- Prepare the Hot Honey Lemon Feta Sauce: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, hot sauce, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Warm gently until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in crumbled feta.
- Serve: Drizzle the hot honey lemon feta sauce over the crispy chicken. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
