Description
Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a delightful and easy-to-make dish featuring juicy, perfectly seared chicken breasts drizzled with spicy-sweet hot honey and topped with creamy crumbled feta cheese. Infused with aromatic garlic and finished with fresh parsley, this recipe balances heat, sweetness, and tang for a flavorful lunch or dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (even thickness)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Flavorings & Toppings
- 3 tablespoons hot honey (adjust to spice preference)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper to bring out the flavors.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until nicely browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Add Garlic: In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the minced garlic to the pan. Stir it around the chicken allowing it to release its aroma without burning.
- Drizzle Hot Honey: Remove the chicken from heat and place on a serving plate. Generously drizzle hot honey all over the chicken, ensuring an even coat of spicy sweetness.
- Top with Feta: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top of the hot chicken so it melts slightly with the residual warmth.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a bright, fresh touch. Serve immediately and enjoy the sweet and savory flavors.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are of even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey based on your preferred level of heat.
- You can substitute fresh parsley with cilantro or basil if preferred.
- Leftover chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Pair with a fresh salad or roasted vegetables for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Skillet Cooking / Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: hot honey chicken, feta chicken, spicy honey chicken breasts, garlic chicken recipe, easy lunch recipe, Mediterranean chicken dish, skillet chicken
