Hot Honey Feta Chicken Recipe
Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken breasts coated in a sweet and spicy honey glaze, topped with creamy feta sauce. This recipe strikes the perfect balance between tangy, sweet, and savory flavors.
- Author: reem
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Hot Honey Sauce:
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Feta Sauce:
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Step 1: Preheat and Prep the Chicken – Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
- Step 2: Sear the Chicken – Sear seasoned chicken in olive oil until golden brown.
- Step 3: Make the Hot Honey Sauce – Combine honey, red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar, and butter in a saucepan. Simmer until thin.
- Step 4: Prepare the Feta Sauce – Mix feta, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, oregano, and olive oil until smooth.
- Step 5: Bake the Chicken – Coat chicken with hot honey sauce and bake until cooked through.
- Step 6: Add the Feta Sauce – Dollop feta sauce over baked chicken.
- Step 7: Drizzle with More Hot Honey – Drizzle remaining hot honey sauce over chicken.
- Step 8: Garnish and Serve – Garnish with parsley, chili flakes, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spiciness.
- Ensure chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) internal temperature.
- For a creamier feta sauce, add a splash of water or milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Hot Honey Feta Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Honey Glazed Chicken, Feta Cheese Recipe