Description
Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a quick and flavorful dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts glazed in sweet and spicy honey sauce, topped with creamy feta and fresh herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights, this bold and satisfying dish comes together in just 30 minutes and delivers a delicious balance of sweet heat and savory goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Fresh parsley or oregano for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, mix honey, hot sauce, red pepper flakes (if using), garlic, and lemon juice.
- Remove skillet from heat and spoon the hot honey mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over each piece.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley or oregano and serve hot with pan juices.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing hot sauce and red pepper flakes.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for extra juiciness.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving for best texture.
- Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking + Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg