Ingredients
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
– ¼ cup hot honey (or regular honey with red pepper flakes)
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley, for garnishing (optional)
– Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Preparing Hot Honey Feta Chicken is straightforward. Just follow these steps to create this tantalizing dish:
1. Preheat: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Sear Chicken: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.
4. Add Honey: Once the chicken is golden, drizzle hot honey over each breast, making sure they are well coated.
5. Top with Feta: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese generously on top of each chicken breast.
6. Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
7. Garnish: Once cooked, remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley for added color.
8. Serve: Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side for an extra zing that complements the honey and feta.
These easy-to-follow steps will guide you in preparing stunning Hot Honey Feta Chicken that pleases both the eyes and the palate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 35g