Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken
Crispy hot honey feta chicken is a delightful dish that marries sweet and savory flavors in a beautifully golden, tender package. The combination of juicy chicken breasts, creamy feta, and a sticky honey sauce creates a flavor explosion that will have your taste buds dancing. Perfect for weeknights or entertaining guests, this recipe is simple yet impressive, ensuring you look like a culinary star at any dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, thyme, and red pepper flakes until combined.
- Pour half the sauce over the chicken in the baking dish and ensure it’s well coated.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top of the chicken.
- Drizzle the remaining sauce over everything. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Allow the chicken to rest for five minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For more intense flavor, marinate the chicken in the hot honey mixture for at least one hour before cooking. Substitute hot honey with regular honey if preferred, or add crushed red pepper for extra heat. Pair with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.