Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of crispy, savory chicken with a touch of sweet heat in this Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken recipe. Tender chicken thighs coated in a creamy feta mixture, then breaded and baked to golden perfection, drizzled with a spicy honey glaze.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Breading:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Hot Honey Glaze:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Feta Mixture: Mix feta cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the Chicken: Pat dry chicken thighs, spread feta mixture on each, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake the Chicken: Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 25–30 minutes until crispy.
- Make the Hot Honey: Warm honey, add hot sauce, and red pepper flakes.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle hot honey over cooked chicken, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Chicken breasts can be used, adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Hot honey can be prepared in advance and stored at room temperature.
- For extra spice, increase hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
