Hot Honey Feta Chicken – Easy Sweet & Spicy Dinner Recipe
A quick sweet and spicy dish combining hot honey with crumbled feta for bold flavors—perfect for a stress-free weeknight meal. Seared chicken locks in juices before oven-baking with tangy cheese and honey, creating a restaurant-style Mediterranean-inspired dish with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: quick
- Method: Baking with Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–8 oz each)
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup hot honey
2 tbsp olive oil
4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Pat chicken breasts dry and season evenly with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
Heat oven-safe skillet over medium-high with olive oil; sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side
Flip chicken, drizzle 1/4 cup hot honey over top, and spread evenly with a spoon or pastry brush
Sprinkle 4 oz feta cheese over the honey
Transfer skillet to oven and bake 15–20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C), rotating halfway
Remove from oven, drizzle remaining 1/4 cup hot honey for gloss (watch not to overcook)
Transfer to platter, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and let rest 5 minutes before slicing
Notes
Substitute feta with crumbled goat cheese for a tart twist.
Cast iron skillet ensures even searing and heat retention.
Serve with quinoa, couscous, or roasted vegetables for a complete Mediterranean plate.
Store leftover chicken in the fridge for 3–4 days or freeze unbaked vs in skillet to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 1/4 cup honey and 1 oz feta
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg