Description
Hot Honey Feta Chicken combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze, topped with creamy crumbled feta cheese and aromatic garlic. This flavorful dish is quick to prepare and perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (even thickness for consistent cooking)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for searing chicken)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (adds aromatic flavor)
Toppings
- 3 tablespoons hot honey (adjust according to spice preference)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (for delicious creaminess)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (use for a fresh touch)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil, allowing it to heat up enough for searing.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the hot skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), ensuring the chicken is fully cooked and juicy.
- Add Garlic: In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté it gently to release its fragrance without burning.
- Remove Chicken and Drizzle Honey: Take the cooked chicken out of the skillet and place it on a serving plate. Drizzle the hot honey evenly over the top of the chicken breasts.
- Top with Feta: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese generously over the honey-coated chicken, allowing it to melt slightly from the residual heat.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a bright, fresh flavor and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are of even thickness for consistent cooking results.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey to control the spice level according to your preference.
- Use fresh garlic and parsley for the best aroma and flavor.
- Serve this chicken with a side of roasted vegetables or a simple salad for a complete meal.
- Check chicken temperature with a meat thermometer to avoid undercooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Hot Honey Feta Chicken, spicy chicken, feta cheese recipe, quick chicken dinner, Mediterranean chicken dish
