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Hot Honey Feta Chicken

Hot Honey Feta Chicken

Quick and easy chicken dinner with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce and creamy feta cheese.
Course: Main Course

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
For the Hot Honey Feta Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup hot honey store-bought or homemade - see notes!
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
  2. In a bowl, toss the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Make sure the chicken is evenly coated.
    1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  3. Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
    1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  4. While the chicken is baking, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the hot honey and lemon juice.
    1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1/4 cup hot honey, 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  5. Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese. Do not over mix, as some feta chunks are nice to have.
    2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled, 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  6. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven. Spoon the hot honey feta sauce over the chicken breasts, making sure each piece is well coated.
    1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1/4 cup hot honey, 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled, 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  7. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  8. Serve this Hot Honey Feta Chicken while it is still hot! with your favourite side dish.
    1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts