Hot Honey Infused Feta Chicken Recipe
This Hot Honey Infused Feta Chicken recipe features juicy, pan-seared chicken breasts glazed with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce, baked to perfection, then topped with tangy crumbled feta cheese and fresh thyme for a deliciously balanced dish that’s quick and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Topping
- 3 tablespoons hot honey
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, which helps in achieving a perfect sear.
- Season the Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts evenly with olive oil, then sprinkle garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper all over to season.
- Preheat Skillet: Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, adding a small amount of olive oil to prevent sticking and aid in browning.
- Sear the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the hot skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes on each side until they develop a gorgeous golden brown crust.
- Drizzle Hot Honey: Reduce the heat to low and drizzle the hot honey evenly over the seared chicken breasts.
- Baste with Honey: Use a spoon to baste the chicken continuously, allowing the honey to bubble and infuse flavor for 1–2 minutes.
- Transfer to Oven: Move the entire skillet into a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for baking.
- Bake the Chicken: Bake for 10–12 minutes until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C), ensuring it is fully cooked.
- Add Feta and Thyme: Remove the skillet from the oven, then sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and fresh thyme leaves evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to retain juices before serving and enjoying this flavorful dish.
Notes
- Use an instant-read thermometer to check chicken doneness at 165°F (74°C).
- If you don’t have hot honey, mix regular honey with a teaspoon of chili flakes as a substitute.
- Fresh thyme can be replaced with dried thyme if unavailable, but use about 1 teaspoon instead.
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for 1–2 minutes after baking instead of or in addition to the resting step.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
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