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Crispy Hot Honey Chicken with Feta and Basil

Crispy, tender chicken topped with hot honey, crumbled feta, and fresh basil for the ultimate flavor-packed bite.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts about 1 ½ lb. total, boneless, skinless
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour for breading
  • 2 eggs beaten (for dipping)
  • 1 ½ cup plain panko breadcrumbs for crispiness
  • ¾ tsp. freshly ground black pepper to season breadcrumbs
  • 1 ½ tsp. kosher salt plus extra (for seasoning the chicken)
  • ½ tsp. paprika for added flavor
  • 1-2 cups vegetable oil for frying, adjust as needed
  • 2 oz. feta crumbled (for topping)
  • ½ cup hot honey for drizzling
  • Torn basil for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Sharp kitchen knife For slicing chicken breasts
  • 1 Meat mallet or rolling pin For pounding chicken to an even thickness
  • 3 Shallow dishes For breading station (flour, eggs, breadcrumbs)
  • 1 Resealable plastic bag or plastic wrap For pounding chicken
  • 1 Parchment paper For lining baking sheet
  • 1 Wire rack For resting cooked chicken
  • 1 Heavy frying pan For frying chicken
  • 1 Tongs or fish spatula For turning chicken in hot oil
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer Optional but helpful for maintaining proper oil temperature

Method
 

  1. Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create two thinner pieces.
  2. Place the chicken between plastic wrap or inside a resealable bag and pound with a mallet to ¼” thickness.
  3. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of panko breadcrumbs and black pepper.
  4. Season the chicken with salt and paprika, then dip each piece into the flour, then egg, followed by breadcrumbs.
  5. Heat the oil in a large pan to 350°F, ensuring a sizzle when breadcrumbs are dropped in. prep
  6. Carefully fry two cutlets in the hot oil until golden brown on each side, about 2 minutes per side.
  7. Remove the chicken from the pan and place on a wire rack. Immediately sprinkle with salt and crumbled feta.
  8. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken cutlets, adjusting heat as needed.
  9. Serve the chicken warm, drizzled with hot honey and topped with torn basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Fried chicken that’s crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, topped with the sweetness of honey, the saltiness of feta, and the aromatic freshness of basil.

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