Description
Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a delicious combination of tender chicken breasts topped with a sweet and spicy honey feta sauce. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, offering a delightful flavor profile that will impress your family and friends. Experience the warmth of home-cooked comfort with this vibrant recipe that’s sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and feta cheese to create the marinade.
- Place the seasoned chicken in a zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Transfer the marinated chicken to the baking dish and drizzle any remaining marinade on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- For the hot honey drizzle, combine honey and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Drizzle this over the chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg