Description
This Hot Honey Feta Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy way to elevate your weeknight dinner. Juicy chicken breasts are coated with a creamy feta mixture, baked to perfection, and then drizzled with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Feta Topping:
- ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup hot honey (plus more for drizzling)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Chicken: Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place in a baking dish.
- Make the Feta Topping: Mix feta, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and parsley. Spread over chicken.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until cooked through.
- Add Hot Honey: Drizzle hot honey over chicken during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest, then drizzle with more hot honey and red pepper flakes if desired before serving.
Notes
- You can make your own hot honey by combining ¼ cup honey with ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes and warming it gently.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad for a balanced meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
