Description
This Hot Honey Feta Chicken Dish is a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, with juicy chicken breasts topped with tangy feta cheese and a honey marinade. It’s a perfect dish for a cozy dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Marinade:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Feta Topping:
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Drizzle of olive oil
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
For Serving:
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 lemon, sliced (for serving)
Instructions
- Mix the Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine honey, olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the marinade and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Feta Topping: Mix crumbled feta cheese with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake: Remove chicken from marinade, place in a baking dish, top with feta mixture, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley, serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) for safe consumption.
- Adjust honey and spice levels to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with topping
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Hot Honey Feta Chicken, Chicken with Feta and Honey, Baked Feta Chicken
