Name: Hot Honey Feta Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs); 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; ⅓ cup honey; 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, divided; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon butter; 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; ½ cup Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; Lemon wedges for serving

Description

A sweet and savory delight featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a spicy honey glaze and topped with a creamy, tangy feta and Greek yogurt sauce.

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
⅓ cup honey
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, divided
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon butter
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
½ cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon wedges for serving

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), pat chicken dry, and season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Step 3: Combine honey, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar, and butter in a small saucepan over low heat; simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Step 4: Stir together crumbled feta, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dried oregano, and 1 tablespoon olive oil until smooth.
Step 5: Pour half of the hot honey sauce over the chicken and bake for 15-18 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Step 6: Remove from oven and dollop the feta sauce over each piece of chicken.
Step 7: Drizzle the remaining hot honey sauce over the feta layer.
Step 8: Garnish with chopped parsley, optional extra chili flakes, and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Serve over rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables. For a lighter version, use chicken breast and low-fat Greek yogurt.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Lunch
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 820 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 38 g
Cholesterol: 115 mg