Description
Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a deliciously unique dish that harmonizes sweet and spicy flavors, featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with a rich hot honey glaze and creamy crumbled feta cheese. This easy-to-make recipe elevates any weeknight dinner or special occasion, ensuring your meal is both satisfying and visually appealing. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or roasted vegetables for a complete dining experience that will impress your guests and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup hot honey
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together hot honey and olive oil. Add crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat if desired.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish, drizzle the sauce over it, and crumble feta cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve hot, drizzling any leftover sauce from the pan over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg