Description

Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a delectable main course that beautifully balances bold flavors: juicy chicken breasts are baked to golden perfection and topped with a creamy feta layer, then drizzled with spicy, sweet homemade hot honey. This easy oven-baked dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or serving guests—it packs a kick and plenty of savory richness in every bite.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Feta Topping

3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Hot Honey

1/4 cup honey
1–2 teaspoons hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot or sriracha, to taste)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

For Garnish

Fresh parsley or oregano, chopped (optional)

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Instructions

Prep and Preheat – Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
Season the Chicken – Brush chicken breasts on both sides with olive oil. Evenly sprinkle garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over both sides of the chicken, gently rubbing to coat.
Prepare the Feta Topping – In a small bowl, mash together the crumbled feta cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, oregano, and black pepper until fairly smooth and spreadable.
Top the Chicken – Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in the baking dish. Evenly spoon and spread the feta mixture over the tops of each piece, pressing lightly so it adheres.
Bake – Bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C) and the feta is slightly golden.
Make the Hot Honey – While the chicken bakes, combine honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan set over low heat. Heat gently for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until warm and runny—do not let it boil. Remove from heat and set aside.
Drizzle and Serve – When the chicken is done, transfer to plates. Generously drizzle each breast with the hot honey and sprinkle with chopped herbs, if using. Serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust the amount of hot sauce and red pepper flakes in the hot honey for a milder or spicier kick, as you prefer.
Leftover hot honey can be stored in a jar at room temperature and is also amazing on pizza, biscuits, or roasted vegetables.
For even cooking, pound chicken breasts to an even thickness before seasoning.
This recipe can be easily doubled for a crowd—just use a larger baking dish.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings (approx. 240g)
Calories: 370
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 830mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 37g
Cholesterol: 105mg