Description
Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a sweet, spicy, and creamy Mediterranean-inspired chicken dish made with juicy seasoned chicken, a glossy hot honey sauce, crumbled feta, and fresh herbs. It is perfect for a quick weeknight meal and delivers bold flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or mint
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest or juice
- Toasted sesame seeds, optional
- Extra chili flakes, optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken thighs or breasts with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken evenly and let it marinate for 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 1 hour.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and sear for about 5 to 6 minutes per side for thighs or 4 to 5 minutes per side for breasts, until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For the sauce, place honey, chili flakes, apple cider vinegar, butter or olive oil, and minced garlic in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir and simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and glossy.
- Drizzle the hot honey sauce over the cooked chicken. Sprinkle the feta cheese over the top while the chicken is still hot so it softens slightly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or mint and add toasted sesame seeds or extra chili flakes if desired. Serve warm with rice, roasted vegetables, or your favorite side dish.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for no more than 1 hour to avoid an overly salty result.
- Adjust the chili flakes to make the dish milder or spicier.
- Chicken thighs stay juicier, while chicken breasts give a leaner result.
- Add the feta at the end so it softens without fully melting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave to keep the chicken moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Medititerranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg