Description
Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a juicy, oven-baked chicken dish topped with creamy feta and a sweet-spicy hot honey glaze, perfect for a bold-flavored yet easy dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2–3 tablespoons hot honey (to taste)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley or oregano)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken dry and rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place the seasoned chicken in a baking dish.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta evenly over the top of the chicken.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken and feta.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the feta is slightly golden.
- Remove from oven and drizzle hot honey generously over the top.
- Garnish with chopped fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness and flavor.
- Adjust hot honey amount to your spice preference.
- Great served with rice, roasted veggies, or a fresh salad.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 3–4 days.
- Reheat in the oven to maintain texture—avoid microwaving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
