Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Hot Honey Feta Chicken Dish, a perfect blend of sweet and spicy that will elevate your dining experience. This recipe features marinated chicken breasts drenched in a luscious honey mixture, topped with creamy feta cheese, and baked to golden perfection. Ideal for family meals, special occasions, or meal prep, this dish promises a flavor explosion that will keep you coming back for more. Serve it alongside fresh greens, roasted vegetables, or fluffy rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine honey, olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Whisk until blended.
- Marinate chicken breasts in the marinade for at least 30 minutes (preferably 2–4 hours) in a resealable bag or shallow dish.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove chicken from marinade and place in a baking dish.
- Top each chicken breast with crumbled feta cheese.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and feta is golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with lemon slices and garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg