Description
Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a delightful dish that combines juicy chicken with a sweet and spicy honey sauce, topped with creamy feta cheese. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, promising to please even the pickiest eaters. The aroma alone will make your mouth water, while every bite delivers a celebration of flavors that brings family and friends together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a lightly greased baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and smoked paprika.
- Place chicken in the baking dish and pour half the sauce over it; coat well.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Sprinkle feta over chicken and return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until feta softens.
- Drizzle remaining sauce before serving; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 354
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg