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Hot Honey Feta Chicken

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Hot Honey Feta Chicken features tender, spiced chicken thighs or breasts glazed with a sweet and spicy honey sauce, topped with tangy feta cheese and fresh herbs. This vibrant dish perfectly balances heat, sweetness, and creaminess, making it ideal for quick weeknight dinners or impressive entertaining.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

1½ lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon cumin

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the Hot Honey Sauce:

¼ cup honey

1–2 teaspoons chili flakes (adjust to taste)

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

1 tablespoon butter or olive oil

1 garlic clove, finely minced

Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat

For Garnish and Finishing:

½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Fresh parsley or mint, chopped

Lemon zest or juice

Toasted sesame seeds or crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  • Toss chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until evenly coated.

  • Heat skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken 5-7 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

  • In the same skillet, melt butter or heat olive oil. Sauté garlic 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in honey, chili flakes, apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice), and cayenne if using. Simmer 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

  • Return chicken to skillet; toss to coat with hot honey sauce. Cook 1-2 minutes more to glaze chicken.

  • Plate chicken and top with crumbled feta, chopped herbs, lemon zest/juice, and optional toasted sesame seeds or red pepper flakes.

Notes

Substitute chicken breasts or thighs as preferred.

Use agave or maple syrup in place of honey for different sweetness.

Add fresh lime juice for extra brightness.

Serve over rice, quinoa, or salad for a complete meal.

Add chopped nuts like pistachios or almonds for crunch.

Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days; reheat gently with splash of water if needed.

Find it online: https://justsosavory.com/hot-honey-feta-chicken/