Hot Honey Feta Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Spicy Honey Glaze
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3/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
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1/3 cup of runny honey
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1 1/2 teaspoons of your favorite hot sauce (like Cholula or Frank's)
→ Chicken Prep & Spice Layer
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9 oz pieces of chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise
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2 teaspoons of smoky paprika
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1 teaspoon fine salt
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1/2 teaspoon flavorful garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon of black pepper (ground)
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1/2 teaspoon zesty onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon spicy cayenne
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1/4 cup plain flour (for dredging)
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2 eggs whisked till smooth
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1 cup crispy panko crumbs
→ Cooking and Toppings
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Crumbled feta cheese, about 7 oz
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Vegetable oil (6-8 tablespoons, for frying)
# Instructions:
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Stir together chili flakes, hot sauce, and honey in a small bowl. Warm it in the microwave for 20 seconds. Once mixed and cooled, you can tweak the spice to taste by adding more chili or sauce.
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Carefully cut chicken breasts in half to give you four flat pieces. Combine paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic, onion, oregano, and cayenne in a small dish for the spice mix.
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Prepare three plates or shallow bowls. Mix flour with half of your seasoning in the first. Use the second bowl for whisked eggs. In the last, combine panko with the rest of your seasoning. Coat each piece of chicken in flour, then egg, and finally panko.
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Pour enough oil to lightly coat the base of a frying pan and heat it over medium-high. Test with a breadcrumb—it should sizzle when it's ready. Fry chicken in batches, about 3-4 minutes on each side, until crunchy and golden. Add more oil as needed.
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Layer the crumbled feta over the fried chicken. Broil until the cheese gets browned and crispy on top but still creamy inside.
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Pour your spicy honey glaze over the cheesy chicken while it’s hot and serve up. Any extra honey can go in the fridge.
# Notes:
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The honey glaze can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for later use.
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Feel free to pick any hot sauce you like—Frank's and Cholula are just suggestions!
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Goes perfectly with a side of potato wedges and fresh arugula.