Description
Hot Honey Feta Chicken is an irresistible dish that blends fiery hot honey, tangy feta, and juicy chicken for a flavorful, luxurious yet easy meal.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup honey
- 1–2 teaspoons chili flakes (adjust to spice preference)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley or mint, chopped
- Lemon zest or juice
- Toasted sesame seeds or crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and place in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then rub in paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes or up to 1 hour in the fridge.
- To sear: Heat a skillet over medium-high, add oil, and sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side (thighs) or 4–5 minutes (breasts) until golden and cooked through. To bake: Preheat oven to 400°F, place chicken in a baking dish, drizzle with oil, and bake for 20–25 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Make the hot honey sauce: In a small saucepan, combine honey, chili flakes, butter or oil, garlic, and vinegar. Heat gently until fragrant. Adjust spice level to taste with cayenne pepper if using.
- Pour the hot honey sauce over the cooked chicken and top with crumbled feta. Let sit a few minutes for the feta to soften.
- Garnish with chopped herbs, lemon zest or juice, and optional sesame seeds or chili flakes. Serve with rice, potatoes, or flatbreads.
Notes
- Marinating longer enhances flavor.
- Use goat cheese for a creamier variation.
- Adjust chili flakes or use hot sauce to control spice.
- Dairy-free version: omit feta or use dairy-free cheese.
- Leftover sauce pairs well with veggies or grains.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
