Description
Delicious and easy Hot Honey Feta Chicken combines tender baked chicken breasts with a sweet and spicy honey-hot sauce glaze, topped with creamy crumbled feta cheese. This dish is perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner and garnished with fresh thyme and optional red pepper flakes for an extra kick.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Cheese
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 block (about 200g) feta cheese
Sauce and Seasoning
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- Fresh thyme leaves
- Red pepper flakes, optional for extra heat
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, hot sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well blended.
- Arrange Chicken: Place the chicken breasts evenly in a baking dish, creating a base for the toppings.
- Add Feta: Crumble the block of feta cheese over the chicken, distributing it evenly across the breasts for maximum flavor.
- Pour Sauce: Drizzle the prepared honey and hot sauce mixture over the chicken and feta, covering the pieces thoroughly.
- Combine Feta and Sauce: Use a spoon to gently mix the feta with the sauce within the baking dish, ensuring the chicken is well coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Bake Chicken: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Rest: Remove the baking dish from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves and optional red pepper flakes over the chicken for garnish and an extra layer of flavor. Serve warm with your favorite sides.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by using more or less hot sauce and red pepper flakes according to your taste.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad to complete the meal.
- Make sure to check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it is fully cooked for safety.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
