Description
Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a flavor-packed dish that elevates your dinner experience. With a crunchy panko coating, a sweet and spicy hot honey drizzle, and creamy feta cheese, this recipe is perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions. It combines the savory crunch of chicken with a delightful sweetness, making it an instant family favorite. Easy to prepare yet impressive, this meal will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with garlic powder, paprika, and olive oil until evenly coated.
- Dip each chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to coat fully.
- Place the coated chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, warm hot honey over low heat for easier drizzling.
- Remove chicken from the oven, drizzle with hot honey, and top with feta cheese.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until feta softens slightly.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg