Description
This Hot Honey Feta Chicken Dish is a flavorful and easy-to-make recipe that combines the sweetness of honey, the tanginess of feta cheese, and the juiciness of chicken breasts. A perfect dish for a delightful dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Marinade:
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 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 Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 lemon, sliced (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare 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. Customize with more red pepper flakes for spice or honey for sweetness.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken breasts in a bag or dish, pour marinade over them, ensuring even coating. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Prepare Feta Mixture: Combine crumbled feta cheese with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Remove chicken from marinade, place in a baking dish.
- Add Feta: Spoon feta mixture over each chicken breast.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) and feta is golden. Optionally broil for extra color.
- Rest: Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes after cooking.
- Serve: Arrange on a platter with greens or vegetables. Garnish with parsley, serve warm with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
- Ensure chicken reaches the correct internal temperature for safe consumption.
- Feel free to customize with additional herbs or spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with feta
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 580mg
- 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 Recipe, Easy Dinner Recipe, Feta Cheese Recipe
