Hot Honey Feta Chicken Dish: A Deliciously Spicy and Savory Recipe
Experience the perfect blend of sweet and spicy with our Hot Honey Feta Chicken Dish. This delectable recipe features marinated chicken breasts drizzled with a tantalizing honey glaze, complemented by creamy feta cheese and a hint of red pepper flakes for an exciting kick. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is both easy to prepare and visually stunning, making it sure to impress your family and friends. Serve it alongside fresh salads, roasted vegetables, or fluffy grains for a complete meal that delivers on flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over the chicken ensuring it's well coated. Seal and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
- Remove chicken from marinade and place in a baking dish. Top each breast with crumbled feta.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F (75C) and feta is golden.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving with garnished parsley and lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg