Description
A bold and flavorful chicken dish topped with creamy feta and drizzled with spicy-sweet hot honey. Easy to prepare, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of heat, tang, and savory comfort.
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts or thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons hot honey (or honey + chili flakes)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or thyme, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika.
- Sear chicken in a skillet for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer chicken to an ovenproof dish, sprinkle with crumbled feta, and bake for 15–20 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Drizzle hot honey over the chicken immediately after removing from the oven.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Marinate chicken in yogurt and spices for extra tenderness.
- Swap feta with goat cheese for a creamier flavor.
- Add vegetables like roasted red peppers, zucchini, or cherry tomatoes to the baking dish.
- Mix chili flakes into honey for extra heat.
- Use chicken thighs for juicier results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg