Hot Honey Feta Chicken
This hot honey feta chicken is the ultimate combination of sweet, spicy, and savory. Juicy pan-seared chicken is glazed with a bold hot honey sauce and topped with creamy, crumbled feta cheese. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or impressive weekend meal, this flavorful dish brings restaurant-quality taste to your home kitchen.
Ingredients
- - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- - 1 tbsp olive oil
- - 1 tsp garlic powder
- - 1 tsp smoked paprika
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- - 1/3 cup honey
- - 2 tbsp hot sauce adjust to taste
- - 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- - 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- - Fresh parsley or basil chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and apple cider vinegar. Simmer over low heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring to combine.
- Remove the cooked chicken from heat and drizzle with the warm hot honey glaze.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top. The warmth will soften but not melt the cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve immediately.
Notes
## Recipe Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently and drizzle extra glaze after warming for best flavor.
- Optional: Add grilled peaches or pineapple for a sweet twist. ## Serving Suggestions & Variations
- Serve over rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
- Swap feta for goat cheese or ricotta salata.
- Try grilling the chicken for a smoky variation. ## Expert Tips
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Adjust the heat level based on your preference for spice.
- Don’t skip warming the glaze — it brings everything together.
- Avoid overcooking chicken to maintain tenderness.
- Use high-quality block feta and crumble it yourself. ## Conclusion
Try this hot honey feta chicken for your next dinner—easy to make and packed with flavor. Don’t forget to leave a comment or tag us with your results!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently and drizzle extra glaze after warming for best flavor.
- Optional: Add grilled peaches or pineapple for a sweet twist. ## Serving Suggestions & Variations
- Serve over rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
- Swap feta for goat cheese or ricotta salata.
- Try grilling the chicken for a smoky variation. ## Expert Tips
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Adjust the heat level based on your preference for spice.
- Don’t skip warming the glaze — it brings everything together.
- Avoid overcooking chicken to maintain tenderness.
- Use high-quality block feta and crumble it yourself. ## Conclusion
Try this hot honey feta chicken for your next dinner—easy to make and packed with flavor. Don’t forget to leave a comment or tag us with your results!