Crispy Chicken with Spicy Honey and Feta

Crispy Spicy Honey Feta Chicken

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4

Chicken enveloped in crushed corn flakes, baked to crisp perfection, and adorned with melted feta, finished with a drizzle of spicy honey!

Ingredients

For the chicken:

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (substitute gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 large eggs, whisked
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 2 cups corn flake crumbs (or breadcrumbs) (substitute gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 1/4 cup grated parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese)
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, pounded to thinness
• 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese

For the hot honey:

• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce (like Frank Red Hot)
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon (smoked) paprika

Directions

For the chicken:

1. Combine the flour, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder in a large bowl.
2. Combine the eggs and hot sauce in a large bowl.
3. Place the corn flake crumbs in a large bowl.
4. Gently coat the chicken in the flour mixture, tapping off any excess.
5. Submerge the chicken in the egg mixture, letting any excess drip off.
6. Dredge the chicken in the crumb mixture, ensuring it’s well coated, and shake off any extra.
7. Arrange the chicken on a wire rack set over a baking sheet, which can be lightly oiled if desired.
8. Bake in a preheated 425F/220C until golden and reaching an internal temperature of 165F, roughly 20-30 minutes.
9. Sprinkle feta over the chicken and return to the oven until the feta begins to brown lightly, about 5 minutes.
10. Serve drizzled with hot honey!

For the hot honey:

11. Combine all ingredients and let them sit for a bit.

Option: Fry the chicken in oil instead of baking; add feta and broil afterward.