Hot Honey Feta Chicken
Hot Honey Feta Chicken is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy, making it an ideal choice for a quick weeknight dinner or a festive gathering. This dish features succulent chicken thighs or breasts coated in a flavorful marinade, topped with a sticky hot honey sauce that’s further enhanced by creamy feta cheese. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite. Each bite transports you to the Mediterranean, delivering warmth and comfort right to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Chicken Thighs or Breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 cup Honey or Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes
- 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar or Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Butter or Coconut Oil
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Feta Cheese
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley or Mint
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest or Juice
- Toasted Sesame Seeds or Extra Chili Flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken thoroughly with this marinade.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the marinated chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- In another bowl, whisk together honey, chili flakes, vinegar, butter, and minced garlic. Pour this sauce over the seared chicken.
- Transfer the skillet to an oven preheated at 375°F (190°C) and bake for about 25 minutes until cooked through.
- Once done, top the chicken with crumbled feta cheese and fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg