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Easy Hot Honey Feta Chicken – Crispy, Sweet & Spicy 30-Minute Dinner

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Irresistible Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a sweet, spicy, and crispy baked chicken dish topped with creamy feta and finished with a fiery hot honey drizzle. Juicy chicken cutlets are coated in a crunchy cornflake crust, baked until golden, then layered with tangy feta that melts slightly into every bite. It’s bold, crave-worthy, and ready in about 40 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups corn flakes, finely crushed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1–2 tablespoons sriracha or hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack.
  2. Whisk honey, sriracha, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Set aside.
  3. Mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, oregano, black pepper, cayenne, and salt.
  4. Season chicken evenly with spice mix.
  5. Prepare three bowls: flour mixed with half seasoning, beaten eggs, and cornflakes mixed with remaining seasoning.
  6. Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg, then coat in cornflakes, pressing firmly.
  7. Place on baking sheet, drizzle lightly with olive oil, and bake for 15 minutes.
  8. Remove, top with feta, and bake another 10 minutes until cooked through and golden.
  9. Drizzle hot honey sauce over chicken and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use a wire rack for extra crispiness.
  • Adjust sriracha to control heat level.
  • Don’t skip pressing cornflakes firmly for best crunch.
  • Pairs well with rice, salads, or roasted vegetables.

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