Description
This Hot Honey Feta Chicken dish features tender, juicy chicken breasts seasoned with smoked paprika and garlic powder, seared to golden perfection and baked with a spicy sweet hot honey glaze and crumbled feta cheese. Finished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges, this Mediterranean-inspired meal balances savory, sweet, and spicy flavors for an easy and delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasonings
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Toppings and Garnish
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup hot honey (or regular honey mixed with 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the chicken.
- Season the Chicken: Evenly season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder to infuse them with flavor.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown but not fully cooked through.
- Add Feta and Honey: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over each chicken breast, then drizzle the hot honey on top to create a sweet and spicy glaze.
- Bake the Chicken: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve with lemon wedges to add a bright citrus contrast to the spicy and savory dish.
Notes
- To make your own hot honey: gently warm 1/4 cup honey with 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
- This dish pairs excellently with rice, couscous, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
