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BEST Hot Honey Feta Chicken

This Hot Honey Feta Chicken recipe delivers a flavor explosion with its perfect balance of sweet and spicy hot honey, tangy feta cheese, and juicy, perfectly cooked chicken. It's an easy-to-make dish that's impressive enough for special occasions and simple enough for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5-2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup hot honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish optional
  • 1/2 cup honey for hot honey if making from scratch
  • 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce for hot honey if making from scratch
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes for hot honey if making from scratch
  • 1/2 teaspoon vinegar for hot honey if making from scratch

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Oven
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Meat Thermometer
  • paper towels
  • small saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  6. Pour in hot honey and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, until slightly thickened. Stir in oregano.
  7. Return chicken to skillet and spoon hot honey sauce over the top. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
  8. Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and feta is melted and slightly golden. Ensure internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Don't overcook the chicken; use a meat thermometer. Adjust the heat by adding more or less red pepper flakes. Use high-quality feta for the best flavor. Feel free to add other toppings like chopped nuts or balsamic glaze. Broil for extra color at the end. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To make hot honey, combine honey, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and vinegar in a small saucepan and heat until combined. Let cool before using.