Description
Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a delightful fusion of sweet, spicy, and creamy flavors that will elevate your dinner game. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken breasts coated in a sweet-hot honey sauce and topped with creamy feta cheese, making it perfect for any occasion—from busy weeknights to special gatherings. In just under an hour, you can have a visually stunning and flavor-packed meal that impresses both family and guests alike. Pair it with fresh salads or hearty grains for a complete dining experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and season the chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
- Sear the chicken in olive oil until golden brown on both sides.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar, and butter; simmer until well mixed.
- Prepare the feta sauce by mixing crumbled feta, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, oregano, and olive oil in a bowl.
- Pour half of the hot honey sauce over the seared chicken in an oven-safe skillet and bake for 15-18 minutes until cooked through.
- Top the baked chicken with feta sauce and drizzle with remaining hot honey; garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg