Description
Discover the mouthwatering Healthy Hot Honey Feta Chicken, a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors that creates tender, juicy chicken breasts. This healthy, easy-to-make recipe is ideal for a quick dinner or impressing guests with a flavorful dish packed with wholesome ingredients. Enjoy the irresistible combination of hot honey glaze and crumbled feta cheese in every bite, complemented by fresh herbs and optional spice for an unforgettable meal. Perfect for those seeking a nutritious, satisfying, and delicious chicken dish that pairs beautifully with sides like spinach tomato pasta or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Optional: red pepper flakes for extra spice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder to create a seasoning blend.
- Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and season evenly with the spice mixture.
- Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove the baked chicken from the oven and brush generously with hot honey, ensuring they are well coated.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over the chicken.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes to allow the feta to soften and the honey to glaze the chicken.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot with sides like spinach tomato pasta or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- For extra spiciness, sprinkle with additional red pepper flakes before serving.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat thoroughly before serving.
- Chicken thighs can be used as a substitute for breasts; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Broiling
- Cuisine: Healthy, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 340 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg