Description
Bake up this Hot Honey Feta Chicken for a weeknight meal that balances sweet heat with creamy, salty feta. This recipe is quick to prepare and delivers big flavor, making it perfect for a fun, flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/2 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Hot sauce (like Sriracha or your favorite chili sauce)
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder
- Salt and Black pepper to taste
- 4 ounces Feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel. Season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes to create the hot honey glaze.
- Brush about half of the hot honey glaze evenly over the chicken pieces.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove the dish from the oven. Brush the remaining glaze over the chicken. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top of the chicken.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F or 74 degrees C) and the feta is slightly softened and lightly golden.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute the hot sauce with your favorite chili paste for a different heat profile.
- For extra crispy edges, you can quickly broil the chicken for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- This dish pairs well with a simple side salad or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast/thigh
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- Trans Fat: 0g
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