Description
Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken with a kick of heat from red pepper flakes and a creamy feta sauce. The combination of sweet honey and tangy feta cheese creates a mouthwatering experience that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Hot Honey Sauce:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Feta Sauce:
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Garnishing:
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Make the Hot Honey Sauce: In a saucepan, combine honey, red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar, and butter. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Prepare the Feta Sauce: In a bowl, mix crumbled feta cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dried oregano, and olive oil until smooth.
- Serve: Place cooked chicken on a serving platter, drizzle with hot honey sauce, and dollop feta sauce on top. Garnish with parsley, chili flakes, and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes in the hot honey sauce to suit your spice preference.
- Feel free to customize the feta sauce by adding herbs or spices of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg