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Hot Honey Feta Chicken

Hot Honey Feta Chicken
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Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a flavorful baked dish combining tender chicken with creamy, salty feta cheese and a sweet-spicy drizzle of hot honey. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, it delivers a perfect balance of spicy heat, sweetness, and tanginess, making it ideal for quick weeknight dinners or impressive meals for guests.

Ingredients

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Proteins

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Cheese & Dairy

  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Sweet and Spice

  • 1/4 cup hot honey (honey infused with chili peppers)

Flavorings

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or oregano, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep the chicken: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper to form the flavor base.
  2. Arrange in baking dish: Place the chicken pieces in a single layer in a greased baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over the top, then scatter minced garlic and fresh herbs evenly for aromatic enhancement.
  3. Add feta cheese: Crumble feta liberally atop each chicken piece. The creamy texture will melt slightly during baking, coating the chicken with delicious saltiness.
  4. Bake until cooked through: Bake uncovered for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is cooked through, while the feta turns slightly golden and the garlic softens.
  5. Drizzle with hot honey and finish: Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle hot honey generously over the entire dish, allowing the sweet heat to marry with the savory baked chicken and cheese. Optionally, squeeze fresh lemon juice over before serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature chicken to ensure even cooking and tender meat.
  • Don’t skip the hot honey drizzle—it’s the signature touch that elevates the dish.
  • Watch your bake time carefully; start checking at 25 minutes to avoid drying out the chicken.
  • Fresh herbs like thyme or oregano add brightness and complexity that dried herbs cannot replicate.
  • Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes after baking to lock in juices.

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Keywords: hot honey, feta chicken, baked chicken, spicy honey chicken, easy dinner, gluten free chicken

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