Description
This Spicy-Sweet Hot Honey Infused Feta Chicken Delight is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender seared chicken breasts with a delicious hot honey glaze, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh herbs. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or when you want to impress guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts (Boneless and skinless)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Hot Honey Mixture
- 1/2 cup Hot Honey (or substitute with regular honey and chili flakes)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Fresh minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
Toppings and Garnishes
- 1 cup Feta Cheese (Crumbled)
- Fresh Herbs (Parsley or Thyme), to taste
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (Optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Heat the olive oil: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and allow it to warm up until shimmering but not smoking, to ensure a good sear on the chicken.
- Sear the chicken breasts: Place the chicken breasts in the skillet carefully and cook for about 6–7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prepare the hot honey sauce: While the chicken cooks, in a small bowl, combine the hot honey, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Mix well to infuse the honey with spicy and garlicky notes.
- Add the cherry tomatoes (optional): If using cherry tomatoes, add them to the skillet during the last 3–4 minutes of cooking the chicken, allowing them to soften slightly without losing shape.
- Glaze the chicken: Once the chicken is nearly cooked through, pour the hot honey sauce over the chicken breasts in the skillet, turning them gently to coat them evenly. Let it cook for an additional 2–3 minutes so the sauce thickens slightly and caramelizes on the chicken.
- Add feta and herbs: Remove the skillet from the heat, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese generously over the chicken breasts, and garnish with fresh parsley or thyme. The residual heat will soften the feta slightly without melting it completely.
- Serve immediately: Plate the chicken breasts topped with hot honey glaze, feta, and herbs, accompanied by your choice of side dish such as steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
Notes
- You can substitute hot honey with regular honey mixed with chili flakes if you prefer to control spice levels more precisely.
- Using boneless, skinless chicken breasts helps in quicker cooking and easier eating.
- Fresh herbs add brightness, but dried herbs may be used if fresh are not available.
- Cherry tomatoes add a nice color and slight acidity but can be replaced with diced bell peppers or omitted entirely.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your spice tolerance.
