Description
Indulge in the extraordinary flavors of Hot Honey Infused Feta Chicken. This dish features succulent, oven-roasted chicken breasts drizzled with a luscious honey-feta sauce that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Ideal for both weeknight dinners and festive gatherings, it promises to impress your guests while being simple enough for novice cooks. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy this vibrant, crowd-pleasing meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz creamy feta cheese
- 1/3 cup hot honey
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and thyme. Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly in this mixture.
- In another bowl, crumble the feta cheese and mix in hot honey until smooth.
- Place marinated chicken in a baking dish and pour the feta sauce over it, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for five minutes before serving alongside a fresh salad or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg