Hot Honey Feta Chicken Dish
If you’re craving a dish that perfectly balances sweet and spicy flavors, the Hot Honey Feta Chicken is your answer. This easy-to-make recipe features tender marinated chicken breasts topped with creamy feta cheese and drizzled with hot honey for a deliciously savory meal. Ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish brings wholesome ingredients together to create an unforgettable dining experience. Serve it with colorful roasted vegetables or a refreshing salad to elevate your meal. With its effortless preparation and delightful taste, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe time and again.
- 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 honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 lemon, sliced (for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish; pour marinade over the chicken and coat well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (preferably up to 4 hours).
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove chicken from marinade and place in a baking dish. Spoon feta mixture over each breast.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and feta is golden.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with parsley and serving with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cooked chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg