Description
This Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken is an easy, flavorful dish that combines spicy-sweet hot honey with creamy feta cheese over golden, seared chicken breasts. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons hot honey
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Sear the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the seared chicken to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the oven, drizzle with hot honey, and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese melts and the honey bubbles.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier result; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Adjust heat level by using plain honey or modifying hot sauce amount.
- Goat cheese or ricotta can be substituted for feta.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) to retain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
