Description
Crispy hot honey feta chicken is a culinary delight that combines tender, juicy chicken with a sweet and savory honey-feta sauce. This dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. With its crispy exterior and creamy topping, it brings Mediterranean flavors right to your table. Pair it with roasted veggies or a fresh salad for a complete meal that’s as stunning as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Sear each side of the chicken until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- In a bowl, mix crumbled feta cheese, honey, and lemon juice until creamy.
- Transfer chicken to an oven-safe dish and pour the honey-feta mixture over it.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and juices run clear.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Marinating the chicken for at least one hour enhances flavor. Feel free to swap feta for goat cheese or add herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra depth. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.