Hot Honey Feta Chicken (Print-Friendly Format)
Tender chicken baked with feta and hot honey delivers sweet, spicy, and savory flavors in every bite.
# Ingredients List:
→ For the Chicken and Marinade
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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120 ml honey
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60 ml olive oil
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30 ml red wine vinegar
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ For the Cheese Topping
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150 g feta cheese, crumbled
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15 ml olive oil
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Pinch of salt
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Black pepper, to taste
→ For Serving and Garnish
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Fresh parsley, chopped
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1 lemon, sliced into wedges
# How to Make It:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
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Place chicken breasts in a large resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 2 to 4 hours.
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Mix crumbled feta cheese with a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside for later use.
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Preheat oven to 200°C. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess liquid drip off, and discard remaining marinade.
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Place marinated chicken breasts into a baking dish. Evenly distribute the prepared feta mixture atop each piece.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C and the feta is golden and bubbly. For deeper browning, broil for an additional 2 to 3 minutes if desired.
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Allow the baked chicken to rest in the dish for 5 minutes before serving.
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Arrange sliced lemon and fresh parsley over the rested chicken and plate with your choice of greens or roasted vegetables.
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Drizzle the dish with any remaining pan juices and serve immediately while warm.
# Extra Tips:
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For optimal flavor, marinate the chicken overnight to deepen the honey and spice infusion.
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Grilling the chicken instead of baking imparts pleasing smoky notes, but carefully monitor the cheese to avoid burning.
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For variation, substitute feta with goat cheese or sharp cheddar for a distinctive profile.