Description
Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken is an irresistible dish that brings together juicy chicken and a sweet-spicy honey glaze, topped with creamy feta. Perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners, this recipe delivers bold flavors that will leave your guests asking for seconds. With its vibrant colors and delightful aromas, this dish is not just a meal; it’s a celebration on your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1/3 cup hot honey sauce
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika or cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix the hot honey sauce ingredients (honey, red pepper flakes, garlic, and paprika) until well combined.
- Pour half of the hot honey mixture over the chicken in the baking dish. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Five minutes before finishing baking, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the chicken and drizzle with the remaining sauce.
- Remove from oven and let sit for five minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg