Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of crispy, savory, and sweet with this Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken recipe. Juicy chicken breasts topped with a creamy feta mixture, crunchy panko breadcrumbs, and a drizzle of spicy honey – a delightful dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Feta Mixture:
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Coating:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Finishing Touches:
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Feta Mixture: In a small bowl, mix feta cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until combined into a creamy mixture.
- Coat Chicken: Spread the feta mixture evenly over each chicken breast. Press panko breadcrumbs onto the feta layer to coat.
- Bake: Place chicken on the prepared baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 22–25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and topping is golden brown.
- Finish: Drizzle hot honey over the chicken, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for 1–2 minutes after baking.
- You can make your own hot honey by mixing honey with red pepper flakes and gently warming it before drizzling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
