Description
This hot honey feta chicken will make your tastebuds dance with joy! Sweet heat meets tangy cheese in this irresistible weeknight dinner that looks fancy but comes together in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds or 900g)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) honey
- 2–3 tablespoons hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot or Sriracha)
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 oz (225g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to 1/2 inch thickness. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Let rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes. Warm gently for 2-3 minutes until well combined. Do not boil. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on first side until golden brown.
- Flip chicken and cook for another 4-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Pour two-thirds of the hot honey mixture over the chicken. Lower heat to medium and cook for 1-2 minutes more, turning to coat all sides, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Sprinkle half the feta cheese over the chicken in the skillet. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with remaining hot honey, and sprinkle with remaining feta cheese.
- Finish with fresh thyme leaves and optional parsley before serving.