Description
Hot Honey Feta Chicken Dish is a delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors that will elevate your dinner table. This oven-baked dish features marinated chicken breasts drenched in a honey-red pepper marinade, topped with creamy feta cheese for a savory finish. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight meals, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Serve it alongside fresh salads or grains for a complete meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place the chicken in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (preferably 2 to 4 hours).
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove chicken from marinade and place in a baking dish.
- Top each chicken breast with crumbled feta.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Optionally broil for an additional 2–3 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 382
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg