Description
Turn up the flavor on your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Hot Honey Infused Feta Chicken. This one-pan wonder features a delightful blend of sweet heat from hot honey, savory garlic, and creamy feta cheese, making it perfect for those seeking quick dinner ideas or healthy high-protein meals with minimal prep. In just 35 minutes, you can impress your family or guests with this bold-flavored dish that’s versatile enough to accommodate your favorite herbs and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons hot honey
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary (or thyme)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, combine hot honey and minced garlic to create the glaze.
- Transfer seared chicken to a baking dish and pour the hot honey mixture over it.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and tuck rosemary around the chicken.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving; drizzle with lemon juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 130mg