Hot Honey Feta Chicken
This Easy Hot Honey Feta Chicken is the perfect sweet and spicy dinner! Tender chicken breasts are baked in a glossy honey hot sauce glaze until caramelized, then topped with creamy, melted feta cheese. Ready in under an hour with simple ingredients, it's a weeknight winner. For another incredible chicken dinner, try our Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- Baking Dish Large enough to hold chicken in a single layer.
- Aluminum Foil For covering the dish during the first part of baking.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 200 g feta cheese, crumbled (about 7 oz)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, hot sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish in a single layer. Pour the hot honey mixture evenly over the chicken, turning to coat each piece thoroughly.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the chicken.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal) and feta is golden and bubbly.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
Pro Tips: For the most flavorful result, coat the chicken thoroughly in the hot honey sauce before baking. Don't skip covering the dish with foil for the first part of baking – this ensures the chicken stays incredibly juicy. Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after baking to allow the juices to redistribute. The heat level is easily adjustable – use more or less hot sauce to suit your preference.