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Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken

Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken

This Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a deliciously spicy and sweet dish that will tantalize your taste buds.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 512 kcal

Equipment

  • microwave
  • stove
  • large pan
  • wire rack
  • large shallow dishes
  • baking tray

Ingredients
  

Hot Honey Mixture

  • cup Honey
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Hot Sauce (I like Frank's or Cholula)
  • ¾ teaspoon Chilli Flakes

Chicken and Coating

  • 2 250g Chicken Breasts
  • 2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 35 g Plain Flour
  • 65 g Panko Breadcrumbs
  • Veg Oil *as needed (6-8 tbsp)*
  • 200 g Feta *crumbled*

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Combine the honey, hot sauce and chilli flakes in a bowl and warm in the microwave (20 seconds or so). Stir then leave to cool. You can also do this on the stove in a small pot (just bring to a simmer then remove and cool). You can easily adjust the heat with chilli flakes/hot sauce if desired.
  • Horizontally slice the chicken breasts right through the centre to create 4 even-sized breasts. In a small pot or bowl combine the paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, cayenne and black pepper.
  • Line up 3 large shallow dishes and place a large tray at the end. The first bowl is flour + half of the seasoning mix, the second is beaten egg and the 3rd is the Panko with the rest of the seasoning. One by one take the chicken and dredge through the flour, into the egg, then the breadcrumbs and finish by placing on the tray. Make sure you thoroughly coat the chicken at each stage (namely the breadcrumbs).
  • Add enough oil to coat the base of a large pan and place it over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot enough that a breadcrumb rapidly sizzles, carefully place in the chicken (if you can't fit 4 pieces then work in 2 batches, top up the oil in between if needed). Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side or until deep golden and crispy on the outside and white/piping hot through the centre. Place on a wire rack above the tray.
  • Add the crumbled feta, covering as much of the chicken as possible, then place under the grill on high until it starts turning golden (it should be buttery soft and a little crisp on top).
  • Serve with your preferred amount of hot honey drizzled over and enjoy (tightly store leftover honey in the fridge).

Notes

You can make hot honey in a variety of different ways. Adjust the spiciness according to your preference. This can be made ahead of time and tightly stored in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 512kcalCarbohydrates: 34.71gProtein: 38.48gFat: 24.35gSaturated Fat: 34.71gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.853gMonounsaturated Fat: 11.208gTrans Fat: 0.012gCholesterol: 192mgSodium: 1254mgPotassium: 403mgFiber: 1.2gSugar: 20.58gVitamin A: 981IUVitamin C: 1.2mgCalcium: 301mgIron: 2.84mg
Keyword chicken, crispy chicken, Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken, dinner, Feta, hot honey
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