Description
This Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a delightful dish that balances the sweetness of honey with spicy chili flakes, complemented by creamy feta cheese for a unique and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs (680g) 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
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- finely minced
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Coat the chicken with this mixture.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until fully cooked.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the Hot Honey Sauce by combining honey, chili flakes, apple cider vinegar, butter, and minced garlic in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until combined and heated through.
- Once the chicken is cooked, drizzle the hot honey sauce over the top.
- Garnish with crumbled feta cheese, fresh herbs, lemon zest, and optional sesame seeds or crushed red pepper flakes.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the amount of chili flakes based on your spice preference. This dish pairs well with rice or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15–20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Hot Honey Feta Chicken, Chicken recipe, Spicy chicken, Honey chicken, Feta cheese