Hot Honey Feta Chicken: Easy Sweet & Spicy Dinner Delight
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Hot Honey Feta Chicken, a quick and easy Mediterranean-inspired dish that shines on weeknights. This recipe combines tender chicken with a sweet and spicy honey sauce, perfectly complemented by creamy feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 cup feta cheese
- Fresh parsley or mint for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken evenly in the mixture.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In another bowl, mix honey, chili flakes, apple cider vinegar, butter or olive oil, and minced garlic. Pour over the chicken in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25 minutes. Sprinkle feta cheese on top during the last few minutes of baking.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg