Description
Crispy hot honey feta chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with a sweet and spicy glaze, topped with creamy feta cheese. This easy-to-make recipe transforms any meal into a memorable occasion, perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. With its golden-brown crust and irresistible aroma, this dish promises to become a new favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup block feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chicken in olive oil for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix the hot honey with crumbled feta until creamy yet slightly chunky.
- Transfer the seared chicken to the baking dish, top generously with the hot honey feta mixture, and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Let rest for five minutes before garnishing with fresh herbs and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg