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C. Motter Cindy

Hot Honey Feta Chicken

A delicious and easy-to-make Hot Honey Feta Chicken recipe that combines crispy chicken with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce and creamy feta cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 lbs total
Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Sauce
  • 0.33 cup hot honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
Cheese
  • 4 oz feta cheese block, crumbled
Optional
  • 0.25 cup breadcrumbs panko or gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Garnish
  • fresh parsley or oregano

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking dish,
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preheat and Prep
  1. In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper with the olive oil. Rub this paste all over the chicken. Let it sit for 10 minutes if you can.
  2. Place the chicken in the dish and bake for 15 minutes. The chicken should be nearly cooked through and starting to turn golden.
  3. While the chicken bakes, warm the hot honey in a small saucepan or microwave for 10 seconds. Stir in the lemon juice. Taste and adjust the heat if needed.
  4. Pull the chicken from the oven. Drizzle the hot honey sauce evenly over each breast. Then crumble the feta cheese on top.
  5. Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 10–12 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  6. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley or oregano and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20g

Notes

This recipe is naturally gluten free if you skip the breadcrumbs. For a dairy free version, omit the feta or use a plant-based crumble.
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