Description
Crispy hot honey feta chicken is the ultimate sweet, spicy, and savory combo. Juicy chicken thighs are coated in golden panko, fried to perfection, and drizzled with warm hot honey and crumbled feta for a flavor-packed finish.
Ingredients
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- 1.5 pounds chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large skillet over medium heat with enough oil for shallow frying. Line a plate with paper towels for draining.
- Combine Ingredients: In one bowl, whisk eggs with hot sauce. In another, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Place panko in a third bowl.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Make sure oil is hot and shimmering, around 350°F. Keep heat consistent.
- Assemble the Dish: Dredge chicken in flour, then egg, then panko. Repeat for extra crispiness.
- Cook to Perfection: Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Finishing Touches: Drizzle warm hot honey over the chicken and sprinkle with crumbled feta. Garnish with thyme if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while hot and crispy with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Double dredging adds an extra crispy crust.
- Warm the honey before drizzling for smoother texture.
- Fry in batches to maintain oil temperature.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven to keep the crust crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 165mg