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Place the crispy chicken on a serving plate and drizzle generously with the spicy hot honey lemon feta sauce Recipe

Place the crispy chicken on a serving plate and drizzle generously with the spicy hot honey lemon feta sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This recipe for Spicy Crispy Hot Honey Lemon Feta Chicken with Italian Herb Crust combines crispy chicken cutlets coated in a flavorful herb crust, topped with a spicy hot honey lemon feta sauce. It’s a perfect balance of savory, spicy, and sweet flavors that will delight your taste buds.

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 Italian Herb Crust:

  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Breading:

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten

For the Spicy Hot Honey Lemon Feta Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (optional for creaminess)

Garnish:

  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken cutlets with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
  2. Prepare the Italian Herb Crust: In a shallow bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, thyme, and olive oil.
  3. Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, dip into the beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly in the Italian herb breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a thin layer of olive oil. Cook chicken cutlets for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  5. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes. Stir in crumbled feta cheese and Greek yogurt if using.
  6. Assemble the Dish: Place the crispy chicken on a serving plate and drizzle generously with the spicy hot honey lemon feta sauce.
  7. Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges for extra brightness.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 460 kcal
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Sodium: 880 mg
  • Fat: 21 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Cholesterol: 165 mg

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