Description
Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a sweet, spicy, and savory dish featuring pan-seared chicken breasts finished in the oven, topped with hot honey and crumbled feta for a flavor-packed and texturally rich meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons hot honey
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Coat the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the chicken in a hot skillet over medium-high heat for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer the chicken to the baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Drizzle hot honey over the baked chicken and sprinkle crumbled feta on top.
- Return the chicken to the oven for another 5 minutes to caramelize the honey and soften the feta.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use goat cheese or blue cheese as a substitute for feta if preferred.
- Adjust the spice level by using different hot honeys or adding red pepper flakes.
- For a lighter version, skip searing and go straight to baking.
- Boneless chicken thighs can be used for a juicier option.
- Enhance the aroma with herbs like rosemary or thyme.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
