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Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken

Golden, crunchy chicken tenders drenched in a sweet and spicy homemade hot honey glaze, beautifully topped with creamy, salty feta cheese and fresh parsley.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Modern
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Breading
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or tenders cut into strips
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2 large eggs beaten with 1 tbsp water
  • 1.5 cups Panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup neutral frying oil canola or vegetable
Hot Honey Glaze & Toppings
  • 0.5 cup pure honey
  • 2-3 tbsp hot sauce like Frank's RedHot
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • 3 shallow mixing bowls
  • Small Saucepan
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Set up a breading station with three bowls: seasoned flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and Panko breadcrumbs in the third.
  2. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour, dip into the egg wash, and then press firmly into the Panko breadcrumbs to coat completely.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal). Transfer to a wire rack to drain.
  4. In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt. Warm over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes until smooth and fluid.
  5. Place crispy chicken on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the warm hot honey glaze.
  6. Immediately sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley over the glazed chicken. Serve hot.

Notes

Letting the breaded chicken rest for 5 minutes before frying helps the breading stick better. Use an air fryer to reheat leftovers for maximum crispiness.