Description
This Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a deliciously easy baked chicken recipe featuring juicy boneless, skinless chicken breasts topped with a spicy and sweet hot honey sauce, minced garlic, and tangy crumbled feta cheese. The blend of flavors from oregano, lemon juice, and olive oil makes this dish perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner that comes together in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Juice of 1 lemon
Topping
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the chicken evenly.
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper, then place them in a baking dish for easy cooking and cleanup.
- Make Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the hot honey, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and dried oregano until fully blended to create a flavorful and spicy sauce.
- Coat Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken breasts in the baking dish, making sure each piece is well coated to absorb all the flavors during baking.
- Add Feta: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly on top of the sauced chicken breasts for a creamy and tangy finish.
- Bake: Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the chicken is cooked through and bubbly.
Notes
- Make sure to check the chicken’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer to avoid undercooking or drying out.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey depending on your preferred spice level.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
