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Hot Honey Feta Chicken Recipe

Hot Honey Feta Chicken Recipe

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Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with tangy feta cheese and sweet hot honey. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend meal with friends and family.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)

Topping:

  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons hot honey

Garnish:

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  3. Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Prepare the topping: Crumble the feta cheese into a small bowl and mix it with hot honey. Set aside.
  5. Add the topping: Once the chicken is browned, spoon the feta and honey mixture over each chicken breast.
  6. Bake the chicken: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internal temperature.
  7. Rest and garnish: Remove the skillet from the oven, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of hot honey based on your preference for sweetness and heat.
  • Feel free to customize the seasonings to suit your taste.

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Keywords: Hot Honey Feta Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Easy Dinner Recipe