Description
This Hot Honey Feta Chicken recipe offers a delightful balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. Tender chicken breasts are coated with a zesty hot honey sauce infused with garlic, lemon, and oregano, then topped with creamy crumbled feta cheese and baked to juicy perfection. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner that impresses with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Topping
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to fully heat while preparing the chicken.
- Season the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and season each side generously with salt and pepper.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the hot honey, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and dried oregano until fully combined and smooth.
- Coat the chicken: Pour the hot honey sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Add the feta topping: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the coated chicken breasts for a creamy, tangy finish.
- Bake the chicken: Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is bubbling with the sauce.
Notes
- For extra spice, drizzle additional hot honey before serving.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Ensure chicken is cooked through by using a meat thermometer to check for safe internal temperature.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
