Description
This Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a flavorful dish combining juicy chicken with a sweet and spicy honey sauce, topped with creamy feta and fresh herbs for a delicious finish.
Ingredients
1½ lbs (680g) boneless
skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup honey
1–2 teaspoons chili flakes
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
1 garlic clove
finely minced
pinch of cayenne pepper
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Fresh parsley or mint
chopped
Lemon zest or juice
Toasted sesame seeds or crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Coat the chicken with this spice mixture.
- Place the seasoned chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until cooked through.
- While the chicken is baking, make the hot honey sauce. In a small saucepan, combine honey, chili flakes, apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, butter or olive oil, and minced garlic. Heat over medium until warmed through and fragrant.
- Once the chicken is done, drizzle the hot honey sauce over the chicken in the baking dish.
- Top with crumbled feta, chopped parsley or mint, and lemon zest or juice. Optionally, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds or extra crushed red pepper flakes.
- Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Hot Honey Feta Chicken!
Notes
Adjust the amount of chili flakes based on your spice preference. This chicken pairs beautifully with rice or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15–20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared / Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Hot Honey Feta Chicken, spicy chicken, feta cheese, honey sauce, baked chicken