Hot Honey Feta Chicken Dish: A Deliciously Spicy and Savory Recipe
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Hot Honey Feta Chicken Dish, a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and savory that promises to tantalize your taste buds. This dish features succulent marinated chicken breasts glazed in a delectable honey marinade, topped with creamy feta cheese, and baked until golden brown. It’s an impressive yet easy meal that suits family dinners, gatherings, or meal prep needs. The combination of spices and honey creates a flavor explosion that’s hard to resist. Serve it over rice, alongside fresh salads, or with roasted vegetables for a complete dining experience.
- 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 apple vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, red apple vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish; pour the marinade over them. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard the marinade. Place chicken in a baking dish and spoon feta cheese over each breast.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the feta is golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with parsley garnish and lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg