Sweet and Spicy Hot Honey Feta Chicken
Sweet and Spicy Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a delightful blend of flavors that will elevate your dinner table. This dish features juicy chicken breasts marinated in a luscious sweet-hot honey glaze, complemented by creamy feta cheese that melts beautifully during baking. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress your guests with its enticing aroma and mouthwatering taste. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or fluffy rice for a complete meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil.
- In a bowl, combine hot honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and dried thyme.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the marinade over it, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake for 20 minutes; sprinkle feta on top and bake for an additional 10 minutes until melted.
- Serve warm with your choice of sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 227g)
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 108mg