Description
This Hot Honey Feta Chicken recipe combines tender, juicy chicken thighs with the sweet heat of hot honey, tangy feta cheese, and zesty lemon juice for a flavor-packed dish that’s easy to make and impressive to serve.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons hot honey (or honey + red pepper flakes)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bake the chicken: Place the seasoned chicken in a baking dish and bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
- Prepare the toppings: Mix hot honey and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Finish the dish: Sprinkle feta cheese over the chicken, drizzle with hot honey mixture, and bake for an additional 3–5 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- To make your own hot honey, combine 2 tablespoons honey with 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
- This dish pairs well with rice, couscous, or a simple green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
