Description
Hot Honey Feta Chicken brings salty, sweet, and spicy flavors together in one killer dinner that comes together faster than your favorite takeout. Crispy chicken gets drizzled with honey infused with red pepper flakes, then crowned with crumbled feta for a Mediterranean-inspired meal that makes weeknight cooking feel like a delicious adventure.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 ounces feta cheese
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Mix 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Thoroughly coat your chicken breasts with this seasoning blend.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Create hot honey sauce by combining ⅓ cup honey, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Whisk 4 ounces crumbled feta, ½ cup Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a separate bowl until creamy and smooth.
- Transfer chicken to a serving plate. Generously drizzle with hot honey sauce, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Dollop feta sauce over the chicken, creating attractive swirls and peaks.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley and optional 1 teaspoon chili flakes on top for extra color and heat.
- Arrange lemon wedges around the chicken for a bright, zesty garnish and optional squeezing.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F without overcooking, which keeps the meat juicy and tender.
- For a lighter version, swap Greek yogurt with low-fat yogurt and reduce butter in the hot honey sauce.
- Fresh herbs make a big difference, so chop parsley just before garnishing for maximum flavor and brightness.
- When selecting feta, choose a high-quality block and crumble it yourself for better texture and taste compared to pre-crumbled cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg