Crispy Chicken with Sweet Heat (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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1 cup panko breadcrumbs
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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2 tablespoons olive oil or neutral oil (for frying)
→ Hot Honey Sauce
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½ cup honey
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1-2 teaspoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
→ Optional Garnish
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Additional feta cheese
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Chopped parsley
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Extra red pepper flakes
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Butterfly or pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for even cooking. Season the chicken lightly with salt and pepper.
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Set up three shallow bowls: Bowl 1 with flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bowl 2 with whisked eggs. Bowl 3 with panko breadcrumbs mixed with crumbled feta cheese.
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Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip into the eggs, allowing any excess to drip off. Press into the panko-feta mixture, ensuring even coverage.
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the breaded chicken for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden and crispy. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
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While the chicken bakes, combine honey, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring until warmed through and well combined. Remove from heat.
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Drizzle the hot honey sauce generously over the crispy chicken. Garnish with additional feta, parsley, or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately with your choice of sides.
# Notes:
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Can make sauce spicier by adding more hot sauce or cayenne pepper
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Air fryer option available: cook at 375°F for 12-15 minutes
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Can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs