Description
Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly balances sweet and spicy flavors. Juicy chicken breasts are marinated in a delightful blend of hot honey and fresh thyme, then topped with creamy crumbled feta cheese. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, offering maximum flavor with minimal effort. Serve this dish alongside your favorite sides for a delicious meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, hot honey, and thyme until well combined.
- Place chicken in the baking dish and pour marinade over it, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta on top of the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg