Description
This Hot Honey Feta Chicken dish is a tantalizing blend of sweet and spicy flavors, featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with a savory feta cheese mixture. Baked to golden perfection, this dish is a perfect balance of heat and tanginess.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, sliced
Instructions
- Mix Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine honey, olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the marinade and adjust seasoning if necessary. Customize with more red pepper flakes or honey as desired.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken in a bag or dish, pour marinade over, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Feta Mixture: Mix crumbled feta with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place chicken in a baking dish.
- Add Feta: Top each chicken breast with feta mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked and feta is golden and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest, then garnish with parsley, lemon wedges, and serve.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more red pepper flakes.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) for safe consumption.
- Broiling at the end adds color and extra crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with feta
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Hot Honey Feta Chicken, Baked Chicken Recipe, Sweet and Spicy Chicken
