Hot Honey Feta Chicken
Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that harmonizes juicy chicken breasts with creamy feta cheese and a delightful drizzle of hot honey. This easy-to-make recipe transforms any weeknight meal into an extraordinary culinary experience, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup hot honey
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and oregano on both sides.
- In a bowl, mix hot honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic until combined.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour half of the honey mixture over it. Bake for approximately 20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from oven, sprinkle feta cheese on top, drizzle with remaining honey mixture, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until golden.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, and spices for at least one hour prior to cooking. - Feel free to swap feta cheese with goat cheese or ricotta if desired. - Serve alongside roasted vegetables or grains like quinoa for a balanced meal.