Description
Hot Honey Infused Feta Chicken is an irresistible combination of tender oven-baked chicken glazed with a sweet-and-spicy honey sauce and topped with creamy crumbled feta. This dish strikes the perfect balance of flavor, making it a standout for both busy weeknights and special dinners. Pair it with your favorite side and enjoy a crowd-pleasing meal with a Mediterranean twist.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons hot honey
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1 teaspoon hot sauce (for infusing honey)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary (optional garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Pat the chicken breasts dry and place them in a baking dish.
3. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil, then season both sides with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. In a small saucepan, heat the hot honey with red pepper flakes or hot sauce over low heat until warm and infused (about 3–4 minutes).
5. Spoon half the infused hot honey glaze over the chicken.
6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
7. Remove the chicken, sprinkle with crumbled feta, and broil for 2–3 minutes until the cheese softens and starts to brown.
8. Drizzle remaining hot honey glaze over the chicken before serving.
9. Garnish with thyme or rosemary if using, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking; 165°F is the perfect internal temperature.
If you prefer thighs, substitute chicken breasts with boneless skinless thighs for a juicier version.
Broiling the feta at the end gives a golden finish—don’t skip this step!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: hot honey chicken, feta chicken, sweet and spicy chicken