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hot honey feta chicken Recipe

hot honey feta chicken Recipe
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Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines succulent chicken with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce, creamy feta sauce, and a burst of fresh herbs. This recipe is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a standout meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

FOR THE CHICKEN:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

FOR THE HOT HONEY SAUCE:

  • ⅓ 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
  • ½ 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

  1. Preheat and Prep the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel, then season both sides with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and sear for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Make the Hot Honey Sauce: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine ⅓ cup honey, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon butter. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Prepare the Feta Sauce: Mix crumbled feta, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dried oregano, and olive oil until smooth.
  5. Bake the Chicken: Pour hot honey sauce over the chicken, bake for 15-18 minutes.
  6. Add the Feta Sauce: Dollop feta sauce over each piece of chicken.
  7. Drizzle with More Hot Honey: Drizzle remaining hot honey sauce over the feta-covered chicken.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle parsley and chili flakes, serve with lemon wedges.

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