Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Hot Honey Feta Chicken recipe featuring juicy, seasoned chicken breasts topped with tangy feta cheese and a sweet-spicy hot honey drizzle. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that balances heat and sweetness with creamy cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Hot Honey Sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tsp to 1 Tbsp hot sauce
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper
For the Chicken
- ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- â…› tsp salt
- â…› tsp pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- â…“ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Make Hot Honey Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, hot sauce, and crushed red pepper. Warm the mixture for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until well combined and slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let it cool to allow the flavors to meld.
- Pound Chicken: Place the chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound with a meat mallet to an even thickness. This ensures even cooking throughout.
- Season Chicken: Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a cast-iron or ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice golden-brown crust.
- Add Feta and Broil: Top each cooked chicken breast with the crumbled feta cheese. Transfer the skillet to the oven and broil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the feta cheese is lightly browned and melted.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and immediately drizzle the hot honey sauce generously over each chicken breast. Serve hot and enjoy the balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce and crushed red pepper to control the spice level as per your preference.
- Pounding the chicken to an even thickness ensures quick and uniform cooking.
- A cast-iron or ovenproof skillet is essential for transferring the chicken from stovetop to broiler safely.
- Watch the chicken closely while broiling to prevent the feta from burning.
- This dish pairs well with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
