Description
This Hot Honey Feta Chicken recipe is a delightful combination of savory, spicy, and sweet flavors. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned and baked to perfection, then topped with a creamy feta mixture and a drizzle of spicy hot honey. It’s an easy and impressive dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the feta mixture:
- 100g crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
For the hot honey:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1–2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear the chicken breasts until golden.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake the chicken for 15–20 minutes.
- Prepare the feta mixture: Combine feta, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice in a bowl, mash until creamy.
- Make the hot honey: Heat honey and red pepper flakes in a saucepan, add apple cider vinegar.
- Assemble: Spread feta mixture on chicken, drizzle with hot honey, garnish with parsley.
- Serve: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the hot honey and feta spread ahead of time and store separately in the fridge.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, rice, or a simple salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
