Description
Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines the sweetness of hot honey with the creaminess of feta cheese and tender chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drizzle the hot honey over the seared chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese generously over the chicken.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Slice the chicken and drizzle with any remaining hot honey from the skillet.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot honey based on your heat preference.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg