Hot Honey Feta Bites (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
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2 tablespoons olive oil or any neutral oil you like
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup panko breadcrumbs
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1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled up
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4 chicken breasts, boneless and skin off
→ Hot Honey Sauce
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1-2 teaspoons hot sauce
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1/2 cup honey
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Take the chicken breasts and whack them with a meat mallet or butterfly them so they’re the same thickness. Add a bit of black pepper and salt to both sides. Turn your oven on to 375°F (190°C) while you’re at it.
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Grab three low bowls or plates. For the first, toss in flour, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. The second gets your eggs—whisk them until smooth. The third bowl holds panko and your crumbled feta. Dunk the chicken in the flour mix first, shake off extra, then into the eggs so they’re coated but not dripping. Last stop: press into the feta-panko until it sticks all over.
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Set a big skillet over medium heat and pour in your oil. Place each coated chicken piece in and let it sizzle for about 2-3 minutes per side, so the crust turns golden and crunchy. Lay them out on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes till a thermometer inside the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C).
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While chicken’s in the oven, set a little pot over low heat. Stir in honey, your favorite hot sauce, the vinegar, and the red pepper flakes. Keep stirring until everything’s warm and mixed together, then pull off the heat.
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Spoon lots of hot honey sauce over the crispy chicken to cover them well. Sprinkle extra feta, a handful of parsley, or more red pepper flakes if you want. Best served straight away, maybe with mashed potatoes, salad, or roasted veggies.
# Helpful Notes:
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Crank up the kick by tossing in more hot sauce or add cayenne to the honey mix.
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Go gluten-free by swapping in gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs.
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For air frying, place the chicken at 375°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping once midway.