Description
A savory and sweet chicken dish topped with creamy feta cheese and a drizzle of hot honey for a unique flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup hot honey (or regular honey with a touch of hot sauce)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle crumbled feta over the chicken.
- Drizzle hot honey over the feta-covered chicken.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Prepping ahead by marinating chicken with spices the night before can enhance flavor. Use an oven-safe skillet for easy cooking.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg