Description
Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a delightful dish that combines savory and sweet flavors with juicy chicken topped with creamy feta cheese and drizzled with spicy honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled (about 150 g)
- 1/2 cup honey (about 170 g)
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt and black pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice.
- Place the chicken in the baking dish and pour the honey mixture over it.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top of the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 75°C).
- Optionally, broil for 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure your hot honey is gluten-free.
- Marinate the chicken in the honey mixture for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with feta
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Hot Honey Feta Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Mediterranean Chicken, Easy Dinner