Description
This Hot Honey Feta Chicken recipe combines the savory goodness of tender chicken with the sweet heat of hot honey and rich feta cheese. It’s a simple yet flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings:
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: In a skillet, sear the chicken breasts until lightly golden.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle feta over the chicken, drizzle with hot honey, and bake until cooked through.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle with more hot honey, garnish with parsley, and serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- To make homemade hot honey, warm honey with red pepper flakes.
- This recipe also works well with boneless chicken thighs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with topping
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
