Hot Honey Feta Chicken
Hot Honey Feta Chicken is the ultimate combination of crispy, tender chicken, drizzled with sweet-spicy hot honey, and finished with a creamy touch of crumbled feta. It's bold, flavorful, and satisfying—perfect for weeknight dinners, casual entertaining, or meal prepping ahead of time.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil or use cooking spray
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
For the Hot Honey Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 –2 tsp hot sauce sriracha, Frank’s, or your favorite
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar optional
For the Topping
- 4 oz feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup cream cheese softened (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice optional
- Fresh chopped parsley or thyme optional garnish
Instructions
Prep the Chicken
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Bread the Chicken
- Set up 3 bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, and coat with panko.
Cook the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook each breast for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer to a 400°F oven and bake for 10–15 minutes, until cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
- Place breaded chicken on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake at 400°F for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.
Make the Hot Honey Sauce
- In a small saucepan, heat honey, hot sauce, and vinegar over low heat.
- Stir until well blended. Taste and adjust heat to your preference.
Assemble & Serve
- Place cooked chicken on plates.
- Drizzle generously with hot honey sauce.
- Top with crumbled feta, a dollop of cream cheese (optional), and fresh herbs if using.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce in the honey to control spice level.
- This dish pairs well with rice, roasted veggies, or a fresh green salad.
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for the last 2 minutes of baking.