Description
This Hot Honey Infused Feta Chicken recipe is a spicy, sweet, and savory dinner perfect for weeknights. With creamy feta cheese, a hot honey glaze, and juicy baked chicken, it delivers bold flavor with easy prep. Great for meal prep, wraps, or serving over rice. Try this hot honey chicken recipe for your next family dinner or crowd-pleasing dish.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
3 ounces feta cheese (block in brine)
3 tablespoons hot honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken dry and place in a baking dish.
2. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. In a bowl, mix hot honey, garlic, and lemon juice into a glaze.
4. Crumble feta over the chicken, then spoon the glaze over the top.
5. Bake for 25–30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
6. Remove from oven, rest 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped parsley.
7. Serve hot with your favorite side dish or store for later.
Notes
Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
Use block feta in brine for maximum creaminess and flavor.
Double the hot honey glaze if you like extra sauce for dipping or drizzling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg