Description
Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a flavor-packed dish that elevates any meal. This succulent chicken breast, coated in a crunchy panko crust, is drizzled with sweet and spicy hot honey, then topped with creamy feta cheese for an unforgettable taste experience. Perfect for cozy nights or festive gatherings, this dish will have your guests raving and coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix panko breadcrumbs with garlic powder and olive oil in a bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drizzle hot honey over each chicken breast, top with feta, and squeeze fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Swap feta for goat cheese or add veggies like spinach or bell peppers for variety. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.