Description
This Artisan Hot Honey Infused Feta Chicken brings together tender, juicy chicken, creamy feta cheese, and a drizzle of sweet and spicy hot honey for a mouthwatering main dish. Ready in under 45 minutes, it’s the perfect balance of heat, tang, and savory goodness — great for any dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons hot honey (or regular honey + chili flakes)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh thyme, parsley, lemon zest, chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Season the Chicken: Pat chicken dry. Rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika.
- Top with Feta: Mix feta with a touch of olive oil or yogurt (optional). Spread generously over chicken breasts.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C). For a crispy top, broil for the last 2 minutes.
- Drizzle Hot Honey: Let rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle with hot honey and garnish with herbs if desired.
Notes
To reduce carbs, use sugar-free hot honey or a keto-friendly substitute. Serve with low-carb sides like cauliflower rice or salad. Chicken thighs may be used instead of breasts for more juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg