Description
Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a sweet and spicy oven-baked chicken dish topped with creamy feta and finished with a glossy hot honey glaze. This easy 40-minute dinner is perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (divided)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup hot honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken dry and pound to even thickness if needed.
- Mix salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and half the thyme. Rub evenly over chicken.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine hot honey, garlic, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and butter. Warm gently for 2–3 minutes.
- Pour two-thirds of the hot honey mixture over chicken. Sprinkle feta evenly on top and add cherry tomatoes if using.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake 15–18 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest 5 minutes. Drizzle remaining hot honey glaze over top and garnish with parsley and remaining thyme before serving.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness if preferred.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for more or less heat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently in the oven at 325°F to maintain moisture.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon before serving to brighten flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg