Hot Honey Feta Chicken (Print)
Juicy chicken baked with hot honey and feta for a bold, tangy, and satisfying dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Main
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 cup (150 g) feta cheese, crumbled
→ Marinade
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120 ml honey
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60 ml olive oil
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2 tablespoons (30 ml) red wine vinegar
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ For Serving
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Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
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1 lemon, sliced into wedges
# Steps:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
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Taste and adjust seasoning; add more pepper flakes for heat or honey for sweetness if preferred.
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Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over chicken, coating thoroughly. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
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Combine crumbled feta cheese with a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix gently and set aside.
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Preheat oven to 200°C. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and discard the marinade.
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Arrange the marinated chicken breasts in a baking dish. Spoon the feta mixture evenly over each piece.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C and the feta is golden and bubbling. Broil for an additional 2–3 minutes if desired for extra color.
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Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Prepare a serving platter with your choice of greens or roasted vegetables and lemon wedges. Garnish with chopped parsley and spoon over any remaining juices from the baking dish.
# Notes:
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For enhanced flavor, marinate chicken overnight if possible.
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Grilling can be used as an alternative to oven baking; monitor feta closely to prevent burning.
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Try substituting feta with goat cheese or sharp cheddar for variation.