Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken Recipe
This recipe is the perfect combo of crispy, juicy chicken with a sweet and spicy hot honey drizzle, all balanced by the salty richness of feta. It’s quick enough for a weeknight meal but bold enough to impress guests. The textures and flavors will keep you coming back for more!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs
- Olive oil or neutral oil for frying
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 –2 tbsp hot sauce adjust to taste
- 1 tsp chili flakes optional
- Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pound chicken thighs to even thickness if needed.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Set up 3 bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each thigh in flour, dip in egg, then coat in panko.
- Heat oil in a skillet and fry chicken until golden, about 3–4 mins per side.
- Transfer to baking sheet and bake for 10–12 mins until cooked through.
- In a small saucepan, heat honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes until just simmering.
- Drizzle hot honey over crispy chicken and top with crumbled feta.
- Garnish with herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra heat, add more chili flakes or a pinch of cayenne to the panko.
You can substitute feta with goat cheese for a tangier flavor.
Hot honey can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.
You can substitute feta with goat cheese for a tangier flavor.
Hot honey can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.