These Crispy Hot Honey Lemon Feta Chicken Tenders are oven-baked to golden perfection with a flavorful herb crust, then topped with a sweet and slightly spicy hot honey lemon feta mixture.
This recipe combines crispy texture, tangy lemon flavor, creamy feta, and a touch of heat, creating a balanced and irresistible meal.
Perfect for family dinners, high-protein meals, easy weeknight recipes, and meal prep ideas.
Ingredients
Chicken Tenders
- 500 g chicken tenders
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Herb Crust
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
Coating
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk
Hot Honey Lemon Feta Topping
- 100 g feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Garnish
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare herb coating
In a shallow bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
3. Coat the chicken
In a separate bowl, whisk egg with milk.
Season chicken tenders with salt and black pepper.
Dip each tender into the egg mixture, then coat evenly in the breadcrumb mixture.
Place on prepared baking sheet and lightly drizzle with olive oil.
4. Bake
Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown, crispy, and fully cooked.
5. Prepare hot honey feta topping
In a small bowl, combine feta cheese, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, crushed red pepper flakes, and olive oil.
Mix gently until combined.
6. Finish and serve
Spoon the hot honey lemon feta mixture over the warm crispy chicken tenders.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition & Details (approx.)
Servings: 3
High protein
Oven baked
Crispy texture
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
