Description
This Hot Honey Feta Chicken recipe is a delightful mix of savory and sweet flavors. Tender chicken thighs are roasted to perfection, then topped with a luscious combination of tangy feta cheese, hot honey, and zesty lemon juice. A quick broil gives the dish a beautiful golden finish, making it an impressive yet easy meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For the topping:
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons hot honey (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Rub the mixture over the chicken thighs.
- Bake the chicken: Place the seasoned chicken in a baking dish and roast for 25–30 minutes until cooked through.
- Make the topping: Combine crumbled feta, hot honey, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Add the topping: Spoon the hot honey feta mixture over the cooked chicken.
- Broil: Broil the chicken for 2–3 minutes until the feta is bubbly and golden.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle with extra hot honey, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with roasted vegetables, rice, or a salad for a complete meal.
- You can make your own hot honey by mixing honey with hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
- This recipe can also be made with chicken breasts—adjust cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with toppings
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
