Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Hot Honey Infused Feta Chicken, where perfectly cooked chicken breasts are glazed with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce and topped with creamy feta cheese. This dish not only enhances your weeknight dinners but also impresses guests at special gatherings. With its golden glaze and aromatic profile, prepare for an unforgettable culinary experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust for heat preference)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, hot honey, oregano, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice.
- Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Arrange marinated chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 75°C).
- Add crumbled feta on top of the chicken and return to oven for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
- Let rest for five minutes before serving; drizzle with leftover hot honey if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg