Description
Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a bold and flavorful dish where tender chicken is topped with a creamy feta layer and drizzled with spicy hot honey, creating a delicious balance of heat, tang, and sweetness.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1–2 tsp hot sauce (like sriracha or chili flakes, to taste)
- Chopped parsley or thyme, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish with parchment or lightly grease it.
- Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Place in prepared dish.
- In a small bowl, mix feta, cream cheese, lemon juice, and garlic powder until combined. Spread evenly over each chicken breast.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- While chicken is baking, heat honey and hot sauce together in a small saucepan over low heat until warm and combined.
- Drizzle hot honey over baked chicken just before serving. Garnish with herbs if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce in the honey to control spice level.
- This dish pairs well with rice, roasted veggies, or a fresh green salad.
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for the last 2 minutes of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg