Description
This Hot Honey Feta Chicken Dish combines tender, juicy chicken breasts baked to perfection with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze, fresh cherry tomatoes, and creamy crumbled feta. It’s a vibrant, flavorful main course perfect for an effortless weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Hot Honey Sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Toppings
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat and season chicken: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Rub the chicken breasts evenly with olive oil, then season both sides with garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to infuse layers of flavor.
- Bake chicken initially: Place the seasoned chicken breasts into a greased baking dish in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to start cooking the chicken through.
- Make hot honey sauce: While the chicken is baking, whisk together the honey, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl until well combined to create a sweet and spicy glaze.
- Apply sauce and add tomatoes: Remove the chicken from the oven after 20 minutes. Pour the hot honey sauce evenly over each piece of chicken and scatter the halved cherry tomatoes around the chicken in the baking dish.
- Finish baking: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is cooked through.
- Add feta and parsley, then rest: Take the chicken out of the oven, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese generously over the top along with chopped fresh parsley. Let the dish rest for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the heat level by increasing or decreasing the amount of hot sauce or red pepper flakes according to your preference.
- This dish pairs excellently with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh simple salad for a complete meal.
- For extra caramelization and a slightly crispy top, broil the chicken for the last 2 to 3 minutes of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
