Description
Experience succulent chicken breasts topped with creamy feta and a drizzle of hot honey, delivering a flavor explosion that excites your taste buds. Perfect for any weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 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
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this spice mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
3. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear on each side for about 3 minutes until golden brown.
4. Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the crumbled feta evenly over the chicken breasts.
5. Drizzle the hot honey generously over the feta-covered chicken.
6. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the feta is slightly browned.
7. Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
8. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side for an extra kick.
Notes
For homemade hot honey, mix regular honey with your favorite hot sauce or chili flakes.
This dish pairs wonderfully with a light green salad or roasted vegetables.
Leftover chicken can be shredded for sandwiches or salads.
Adjust the level of spiciness in the hot honey according to your preference.