Description
Spicy Crispy Hot Honey Lemon Feta Chicken with Italian Herb Crust is a flavorful and zesty chicken dish that combines crispy chicken with a tangy hot honey lemon feta sauce. The chicken is coated in a crunchy herb-infused crust and baked to perfection, then topped with a creamy and spicy feta sauce for a delicious meal that is sure to impress.
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 black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Hot Honey Lemon Feta Sauce
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust for heat)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the herb crust: In a shallow bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, 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 to coat evenly.
- Bake the chicken: Place chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 74°C / 165°F).
- Make the hot honey lemon feta sauce: In a small bowl, combine feta, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, chili flakes, olive oil, and minced garlic. Mix until creamy.
- Serve: Drizzle the sauce over the baked chicken. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- Adjust chili flakes in the sauce to control spiciness level
- Ensure chicken reaches safe internal temperature of 74°C / 165°F
- For a crispier crust, broil the chicken for a few minutes after baking
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
