Description
Hot honey feta chicken is the ultimate weeknight delight, combining succulent chicken breasts with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce topped with creamy feta cheese. This dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also adds a pop of color to your dinner table. Whether it’s a family meal or a special occasion, this recipe delivers incredible flavor with minimal effort, making it a go-to favorite for any home cook.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon (approximately 2 tbsp)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, placing them in the prepared dish.
- In a bowl, mix hot honey, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil until well combined.
- Crumble feta cheese over the chicken and drizzle the sauce on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve garnished with fresh herbs and drizzle any remaining sauce over each portion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg