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Are you ready to elevate your weeknight dinners with a dish that balances sweet, spicy, and savory flavors? Look no further than Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken. This delightful recipe features succulent chicken thighs that are coated in a crispy panko breadcrumb crust, drizzled with hot honey, and topped with creamy feta cheese. It's a culinary treat that has been making waves in modern kitchens, with hot honey quickly emerging as a must-have ingredient for flavor enthusiasts.

Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken

Indulge in the mouthwatering flavor of Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken! This dish features juicy, golden chicken thighs coated in a crunchy panko breading, baked to perfection, and topped with a delectable hot honey-feta mixture. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this recipe is sure to impress at dinner. Perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor, it's ideal for weeknight meals or special occasions. Enjoy it with your favorite sides!
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Ingredients
  

4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 large eggs

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

1/4 cup hot honey (store-bought or homemade)

1 tbsp olive oil

Fresh herbs for garnish (such as parsley or basil)

Instructions
 

Prep the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika on both sides.

    Set Up Breading Station: Create a dredging station by placing the flour in one shallow dish, the beaten eggs in a second dish, and the panko breadcrumbs in a third dish.

      Bread the Chicken: First, coat each chicken thigh in flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off, and finally coat thoroughly in the panko breadcrumbs. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

        Bake the Chicken: Drizzle olive oil over the breaded chicken thighs to help them crisp up. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should read 165°F / 74°C).

          Prepare Hot Honey Feta: While the chicken is baking, mix the crumbled feta cheese with hot honey in a small bowl. Taste and adjust the sweetness with more honey or the saltiness with more feta, as desired.

            Serve: Once the chicken is crispy, remove it from the oven and drizzle generously with the hot honey feta mixture. Garnish with fresh herbs for a touch of freshness and extra flavor.

              Enjoy: Serve immediately with your choice of sides, like roasted vegetables, a salad, or creamy mashed potatoes.

                Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes | Servings: 4