Craving a dish that's quick to make, good for you, and bursting with flavor? Look no further! Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken is your answer. Imagine perfectly crispy chicken drizzled with a sweet and spicy honey glaze, all balanced with the salty tang of feta cheese. As a busy parent, I'm always looking for meals that don't compromise on taste or nutrition, and this recipe does just that!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This recipe takes me back to my college days. My roommates and I would always try to jazz up our weeknight chicken dinners with whatever we had in the fridge. Hot honey wasn't even a thing back then, but the concept of balancing sweet, spicy, and savory flavors was always our goal. This Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken embodies that spirit of culinary adventure, but with a sophisticated twist! It's seriously addictive and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free alternative)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
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For the Hot Honey Glaze:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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For the Feta Topping:
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prep the Chicken: In a bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Chicken: Add the chicken cubes to the flour mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken in a single layer and cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Hot Honey Glaze: While the chicken is cooking, whisk together honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan.
- Simmer the Glaze: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Glaze the Chicken: Pour the hot honey glaze over the cooked chicken in the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
- Add Feta: Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the chicken.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley (optional) and serve immediately. Enjoy your Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken!
Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Add the chicken cubes to the flour mixture and toss until evenly coated.1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken in a single layer and cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.2 tablespoons olive oil
- While the chicken is cooking, whisk together honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan.1/4 cup honey, 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Pour the hot honey glaze over the cooked chicken in the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the chicken.4 ounces feta cheese
- Garnish with fresh parsley (optional) and serve immediately. Enjoy your Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken!1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley