Description
A tantalizing recipe for Hot Honey Feta Chicken that combines succulent chicken with a spicy-sweet hot honey sauce and tangy feta cheese. Perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Hot Honey Sauce:
- ¼ cup honey
- 1–2 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat
For Garnish:
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley or mint, chopped
- Lemon zest or juice
- Optional: toasted sesame seeds or extra chili flakes
Instructions
- Step 1: Marinate the Chicken – Pat chicken dry and place in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then coat with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10–15 minutes (or up to 1 hour refrigerated).
- Step 2: Cook the Chicken – Stovetop: Heat a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side (thighs) or 4–5 minutes (breasts) until cooked through. Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Place chicken in a baking dish, drizzle with oil, and bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Step 3: Make the Hot Honey Sauce – In a small saucepan, combine honey, chili flakes, butter or oil, garlic, and vinegar. Simmer over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until bubbly and fragrant. Adjust spice with more chili or cayenne as desired.
- Step 4: Assemble and Finish – Pour hot honey sauce over the cooked chicken. Top with crumbled feta. Let sit a few minutes to slightly melt the feta. Garnish with parsley or mint, lemon zest, and optional sesame seeds or chili flakes.
- Step 5: Serve – Serve with rice, couscous, roasted vegetables, or warm flatbread. Spoon extra sauce over sides for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Hot Honey Feta Chicken, Spicy Chicken Recipe, Feta Cheese Chicken, Honey Glazed Chicken
