Hot Honey Infused Feta Chicken
Succulent baked chicken breast topped with spicy hot honey and creamy feta cheese, delivering a perfect balance of sweet heat and tangy flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons hot honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the chicken breasts evenly with the spice and olive oil mixture.
- Place chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20 minutes until the chicken is nearly cooked through.
- Remove from oven, drizzle hot honey over each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese generously on top of the chicken.
- Return to oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese softens and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For extra heat, drizzle additional hot honey when serving or pair with a fresh cucumber and tomato salad to balance the spicy sweetness.
Find it online: https://auntyspices.com/hot-honey-infused-feta-chicken/