Description
Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken delivers a flavor explosion straight from your kitchen, turning weeknight dinners into something spectacular. Salty feta, spicy honey, and perfectly crisp chicken make this simple meal an absolute crowd-pleaser that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Toppings:
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons hot honey
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper. The preparation takes just 2 minutes.
- Mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl. Thoroughly coat each chicken breast with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, ensuring your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Carefully remove the baking sheet and generously sprinkle ½ cup crumbled feta cheese over each chicken breast. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese softens.
- Extract the chicken from the oven and immediately drizzle 3 tablespoons hot honey across the tops of the chicken breasts.
- Chop fresh parsley and scatter it over the hot chicken as a final garnish. Serve immediately while the cheese remains warm and slightly melted.
Notes
- Check chicken doneness with a meat thermometer, ensuring it reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part for safe eating.
- Replace hot honey with regular honey and red pepper flakes if you prefer less intense heat.
- Use goat cheese or mozzarella as alternative toppings for those who don’t enjoy feta’s strong flavor.
- Pat chicken breasts dry before seasoning to help the spices stick and create a better crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg