Description
Feta Chicken with Hot Honey Drizzle perfectly balances savory and sweet flavors with a spicy kick. Tender chicken is topped with tangy crumbled feta and finished with a warm drizzle of hot honey infused with chili flakes. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners yet elegant enough to serve guests. The flavorful combination delivers a protein-packed, healthy, and visually stunning meal that’s customizable to your taste and dietary preferences.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder (optional), to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (oregano or thyme), chopped
Toppings & Drizzle
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup hot honey (or honey mixed with chili flakes)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Fresh herbs for garnish (parsley, oregano)
- Thin lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry and season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder. This locks in the flavor before cooking.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side, forming a crust that seals in the juices.
- Add Garlic and Herbs: Lower the heat slightly, add the minced garlic and fresh herbs to the pan, cooking just until fragrant—about 1 minute—to infuse the chicken with aromatic flavors.
- Bake with Feta: Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, top generously with crumbled feta, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the feta is slightly golden.
- Drizzle with Hot Honey: Remove the chicken from the oven and evenly drizzle the hot honey over each piece. The warmth helps the honey soak into every bite, combining sweet and spicy notes.
Notes
- Use room temperature chicken for even cooking and tenderness.
- Don’t skip searing to lock in juices and develop flavor.
- Choose a high-quality feta cheese for a creamy, tangy punch.
- Adjust chili flakes in hot honey to control spiciness.
- Allow chicken to rest a few minutes after baking to retain juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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