Description
A quick and easy 30-minute dinner featuring crispy breaded chicken thighs topped with melting feta cheese and a sweet-spicy hot honey glaze.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Block of feta cheese (Greek-style preferred)
- Hot honey
- All-purpose flour
- Large eggs
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and pound to an even ½-inch thickness.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; one with whisked eggs; and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken thigh in the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then dip into the egg wash, and finally press into the panko breadcrumbs to coat fully.
- Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Fry the breaded chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Once chicken is mostly cooked, place cubes of feta on top of each piece.
- Drizzle hot honey generously over the chicken and feta, letting it bubble and caramelize for about 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure chicken is completely dry before breading to maximize crispiness. Do not overcrowd the pan to prevent steaming. If using chicken breasts, reduce cooking time and monitor closely to avoid drying out. For a lighter version, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, brushing with oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
Keywords: chicken thighs, hot honey, feta cheese, crispy chicken, easy dinner, weeknight meals, sweet and savory, gluten-free option