Description
Discover the magic of Hot Honey Infused Feta Chicken. This dish combines sweet honey and creamy feta with succulent chicken for an explosion of flavor. It’s perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, offering a delightful balance of sweet and savory.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup hot honey, plus more for drizzling
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic powder.
- In a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Remove the skillet from heat. Drizzle 1/4 cup of the hot honey over the seared chicken.
- Top each chicken breast with crumbled feta cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven. Drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup of hot honey over the chicken.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For an extra spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the hot honey before drizzling.
- Serve this irresistible hot honey chicken with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg