Description
This Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts stuffed with flavorful feta cheese, coated in a crispy crust, and baked to perfection. Drizzled with hot honey for a sweet and spicy kick, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Feta Mixture:
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup hot honey, plus more for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- olive oil spray or drizzle for baking
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Feta Mixture: In a bowl, mix feta, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Coat the Chicken: Spread the feta mixture over chicken breasts. Dredge in flour, dip in eggs, coat with panko-Parmesan mixture.
- Bake: Place chicken on baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, bake for 22-25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Drizzle with Hot Honey: Remove from oven, drizzle with hot honey, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Serve with arugula salad, roasted vegetables, or rice.
- Toast panko for extra crunch or pan-fry for crispier crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
