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The Sweet & Spicy Honey Feta Chicken Delight brings a tantalizing twist to classic chicken recipes. With its harmonious blend of flavors and delightful aroma, this dish embodies the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. It cascades a sweetness from honey and a slight kick from crushed red pepper, creating a perfect balance that makes you want to go back for seconds. This dish stands out not only for its unique flavor profile but also for its simplicity when it comes to preparation.

Sweet & Spicy Honey Feta Chicken Delight Recipe

This dish features tender chicken breasts baked with a sweet and spicy honey glaze, topped with crumbled feta cheese for a delightful Mediterranean flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • for garnish fresh parsley finely chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine honey, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  • Arrange chicken breasts in a greased baking dish and coat with half of the honey mixture.
  • Distribute crumbled feta cheese over the chicken breasts.
  • Drizzle remaining honey mixture over the feta.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
  • Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve with a fresh salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Keyword baked, chicken, dinner, feta, honey, Mediterranean, spicy