Quick way to grow 3-Step Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken
This 3-step recipe delivers crispy chicken coated in hot honey and crumbled feta. It's a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight meal.
Equipment
- Shallow dishes
- Large skillet
- Small bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Main
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large, beaten eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 4 ounces, crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create two thinner cutlets, then pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; in another dish, whisk the eggs, and in a third, place the panko breadcrumbs.
Cooking
- Dip each chicken cutlet first into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat evenly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the breaded chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey and hot sauce to create the hot honey sauce.
Serving
- Drizzle the hot honey sauce over the cooked crispy chicken and sprinkle generously with crumbled feta cheese.
- Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes, like rice and green beans.
Notes
For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the flour mixture. This dish pairs well with a fresh salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.