Description
Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a mouthwatering mix of sweet honey, tangy feta, and juicy baked chicken. The flavors blend perfectly to create a restaurant-quality dish that’s simple to make, elegant to serve, and guaranteed to impress at any dinner table.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
1 lemon, sliced (for serving)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until smooth.
2. Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
3. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish lightly with olive oil.
5. Remove chicken from the marinade and place in the dish, discarding excess marinade.
6. In a small bowl, mix crumbled feta with a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper.
7. Spoon the feta mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
8. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) internally and the feta is golden.
9. Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes for a crispier topping.
10. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
11. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon slices for a fresh finish.
12. Serve warm with sides like roasted vegetables or salad.
Notes
Marinate longer (up to 4 hours) for deeper flavor.
Substitute feta with goat cheese for a creamier texture.
Add sliced vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini to the baking dish for a one-pan meal.
For extra spice, include a dash of chili flakes in the feta topping.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat gently in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg