Hot Honey Feta Chicken
A cozy, seasonal weeknight favorite featuring tender chicken breasts drizzled with a sweet and spicy honey sauce, topped with creamy feta cheese.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled (about 150 g)
- ½ cup honey (about 170 g) Use raw, pure honey for best flavor
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (about 30 ml)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 30 ml)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease your baking dish with a little olive oil or line it with parchment for easier cleanup.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. If breasts are uneven in thickness, gently pound them to an even thickness.
Make the Honey Sauce
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice until combined. Adjust the heat or acidity to taste.
Bake the Chicken
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish in a single layer and pour the honey mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top of the sauced chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- For extra crispiness, switch to broil on high for the last 2–3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a milder dish, adjust red pepper flakes usage. Variations include using chicken thighs or adding smoked paprika to the sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 34gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 700mgSugar: 18g
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