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🍯🔥🧀🥬✨ Hot Honey Balsamic Chicken Alfredo with Whipped Feta & Crispy Brussels Chips

Prepare for an explosion of bold flavors and irresistible textures in this exciting dish! Featuring tender chicken bites glazed in a sticky, sweet, and spicy hot honey balsamic sauce. Everything is sumptuously coated in a rich, velvety Alfredo sauce, beautifully infused with creamy whipped feta for a tangy, indulgent base. A final flourish of perfectly crispy air-fried Brussels sprout leaves adds a unique, earthy crunch, elevating every single bite.

Yields: 2-3 servings
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 25-30 minutes (includes Brussels sprouts)

Ingredients
🍯🔥 Balsamic Hot Honey Chicken Bites:

450g (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) bite-sized pieces

1 tbsp olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄

2 tbsp balsamic glaze (store-bought or homemade by reducing balsamic vinegar)

2-3 tbsp hot honey (store-bought or homemade by warming honey with red pepper flakes)

Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste

🥬 Crispy Air-Fried Brussels Chips:

2 cups (about 250g / 0.5 lb) Brussels sprouts, outer leaves carefully peeled

1 tbsp olive oil

¼ tsp garlic powder

Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste

🧀 Sauce: Whipped Feta Alfredo Base:

170g (6 oz) feta cheese, crumbled

60ml (¼ cup) heavy cream (for whipping feta)

2 tbsp unsalted butter 🧈

3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄

350ml (1 ½ cups) heavy cream (for Alfredo base)

120ml (½ cup) chicken or vegetable broth

120ml (½ cup) grated Parmesan cheese 🧀

Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste (feta is salty!)

Instructions
Prepare & Air-Fry Crispy Brussels Chips
Preheat your air fryer to 190°C (375°F).

Carefully peel the outer leaves from the Brussels sprouts. Discard the tough cores.

In a bowl, toss the Brussels sprout leaves with 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Place the seasoned leaves in a single layer in your air fryer basket (work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding).

Air fry for 6-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until deeply golden brown and very crispy. Watch carefully as they can burn quickly. Keep warm.

Prepare & Cook Hot Honey Balsamic Chicken Bites
While Brussels sprouts air-fry, season the chicken bites with salt and pepper.

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and nicely browned.

Reduce heat to low. Add 2 cloves minced garlic to the chicken and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Stir in the balsamic glaze and hot honey. Toss to coat the chicken evenly, letting the sauce lightly reduce and glaze the chicken for 1-2 minutes. Keep warm.

Prepare Whipped Feta Alfredo Base
Make Whipped Feta Base: In a food processor or with an immersion blender, combine feta cheese and 60ml (¼ cup) heavy cream. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

In the same skillet (or a separate large saucepan), melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat.

Add the remaining 3 cloves minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Pour in 350ml (1 ½ cups) heavy cream (for Alfredo base) and 120ml (½ cup) chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.

Reduce heat to low. Gradually whisk in 120ml (½ cup) grated Parmesan cheese, a handful at a time, until melted and the sauce is smooth.

Stir in the prepared whipped feta cream. Whisk until fully combined and smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper carefully (feta is salty!). If the sauce is too thick, thin with a splash of warm water or broth.

Combine & Serve
Gently fold the Hot Honey Balsamic Chicken Bites into the Whipped Feta Alfredo sauce, tossing to coat.

Divide the sauced chicken and Alfredo among serving bowls.

Top each serving generously with the Crispy Air-Fried Brussels Chips.

Serve immediately and savor every bite of this extraordinary, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying meal!

Tips for Success
Balsamic Glaze: This adds a wonderful tangy sweetness and thickens the sauce on the chicken. You can buy it or make it by simmering good quality balsamic vinegar over low heat until reduced by about half and thick.

Hot Honey: Adjust the amount of hot honey based on your preference for sweetness and spice.

Brussels Sprout Leaves: Peeling the leaves takes a little time but is key for the "chip" texture. The smaller inner leaves don't need to be peeled individually; you can halve or quarter the remaining core and air fry them too, they might just be less "chip-like."

Feta Quality: Use good quality feta for the best flavor and creamy texture when whipped.

Salt Adjustment: Feta is naturally salty, so be cautious when adding additional salt to the Alfredo sauce. Taste frequently.

Enjoy your amazing Hot Honey Balsamic Chicken Alfredo with Whipped Feta & Crispy Brussels Chips!