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Delicious hot honey feta chicken served on a plate with herbs.

Hot Honey Feta Chicken

A comforting dish that pairs succulent oven-baked chicken breasts with a sticky hot-honey glaze and tangy crumbled feta, perfect for cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Aim for even-thickness breasts for even cooking.
  • 200 g feta cheese, crumbled Use a good-quality block feta for better texture.
  • 3 tablespoons honey Mild floral honey works well.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Use for the glaze.
  • 3 tablespoons hot sauce Choose one you love for varying flavors.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, hot sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish. Pour the hot honey mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
  4. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the chicken breasts.
Baking
  1. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  3. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serving
  1. Garnish with fresh parsley just before serving.

Notes

You can store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. This recipe is naturally gluten-free.