Hot Honey Feta Chicken (Print-Friendly Version)

Tender chicken baked with feta and hot honey delivers sweet, spicy, and savory flavors in every bite.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ For the Chicken and Marinade

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 120 ml honey
03 - 60 ml olive oil
04 - 30 ml red wine vinegar
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Black pepper, to taste

→ For the Cheese Topping

10 - 150 g feta cheese, crumbled
11 - 15 ml olive oil
12 - Pinch of salt
13 - Black pepper, to taste

→ For Serving and Garnish

14 - Fresh parsley, chopped
15 - 1 lemon, sliced into wedges

# How to Prepare:

01 - 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.
02 - 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.
03 - 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.
04 - Preheat oven to 200°C. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess liquid drip off, and discard remaining marinade.
05 - Place marinated chicken breasts into a baking dish. Evenly distribute the prepared feta mixture atop each piece.
06 - 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.
07 - Allow the baked chicken to rest in the dish for 5 minutes before serving.
08 - Arrange sliced lemon and fresh parsley over the rested chicken and plate with your choice of greens or roasted vegetables.
09 - Drizzle the dish with any remaining pan juices and serve immediately while warm.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For optimal flavor, marinate the chicken overnight to deepen the honey and spice infusion.
02 - Grilling the chicken instead of baking imparts pleasing smoky notes, but carefully monitor the cheese to avoid burning.
03 - For variation, substitute feta with goat cheese or sharp cheddar for a distinctive profile.

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