Description
Sizzling hot honey feta chicken brings incredible flavor to your weeknight dinner table. Crispy chicken breasts drizzled with spicy-sweet honey and crumbled feta make this simple meal a total crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Hot Honey Glaze:
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Grab your chicken breasts and pat them dry with paper towels to ensure even seasoning.
- Mix 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Generously coat each chicken breast with the spice blend, pressing the seasoning into the meat.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until shimmering.
- Carefully place the seasoned chicken breasts into the hot skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms.
- Flip the chicken and sear the opposite side for another 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish preheated to 375°F.
- Sprinkle ½ cup crumbled feta cheese evenly across the top of each chicken breast.
- Place the baking dish in the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- While the chicken bakes, combine ⅓ cup honey, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes in a small saucepan.
- Warm the glaze over low heat, stirring constantly until the ingredients blend smoothly.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and immediately drizzle the hot honey glaze over each breast.
- Let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Choosing high-quality chicken breasts ensures the most tender and flavorful result, so select fresh, plump cuts from your local butcher or market.
- Letting the chicken rest after searing helps retain moisture, so wait a few minutes before transferring to the baking dish to keep the meat juicy.
- Customize the spice blend to match your taste preferences by adjusting the paprika and garlic powder amounts or adding dried herbs like oregano or thyme.
- For a lower-carb option, swap regular honey with sugar-free honey alternative or use a sugar-free hot sauce to reduce overall sugar content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg