Crispy Hot Honey Feta (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Hot Honey

01 - 110g honey
02 - 1 1/2 tsp hot sauce (e.g., Frank's or Cholula)
03 - 3/4 tsp chili flakes

→ Chicken & Coating

04 - 2 x 250g chicken breasts
05 - 2 tsp paprika
06 - 1 tsp salt
07 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
08 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
10 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
11 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
12 - 35g plain flour (1/4 cup)
13 - 2 eggs, beaten
14 - 65g panko breadcrumbs (1 cup)

→ Additional

15 - 6-8 tbsp vegetable oil, for frying
16 - 200g feta, crumbled

# Instructions:

01 - Combine honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes in a small bowl. Warm in the microwave for 20 seconds or until just combined. Alternatively, bring the mixture to a simmer in a small pot on the stove. Stir, let it cool, and adjust spiciness with additional chili flakes or hot sauce, if desired.
02 - Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to create 4 even pieces. Mix paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
03 - Line up three large shallow dishes. Place flour mixed with half of the seasoning in the first dish, beaten eggs in the second dish, and panko breadcrumbs mixed with the remaining seasoning in the third dish. Place a large tray at the end to hold the coated chicken.
04 - Dredge each chicken piece in the flour, then dip into the egg, and finally coat thoroughly in the breadcrumbs. Place each coated piece on the tray.
05 - Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until a breadcrumb sizzles rapidly. Fry chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy, ensuring they are cooked through. If needed, fry in batches and replenish the oil between batches. Place the cooked chicken on a wire rack over a tray.
06 - Sprinkle crumbled feta evenly over the fried chicken. Place under a high grill and cook until the feta turns golden and slightly crisp, while remaining soft underneath.
07 - Drizzle the chicken with hot honey just before serving. Store leftover honey in the fridge if desired.

# Notes:

01 - Adjust the spiciness of the hot honey by adding more chili flakes or hot sauce after it cools.
02 - To bake instead of frying, pre-toast breadcrumbs, coat the chicken as normal, and bake at 220°C/430°F for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.

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