Description
A sweet, spicy, and savory chicken dish featuring hot honey glaze and crumbled feta cheese, ideal for quick weeknight meals or impressing guests with minimal effort. Pan-seared chicken breasts are finished with a rich, tangy glaze that caramelizes beautifully.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons hot honey
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper on both sides
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown
Reduce heat to medium, add hot honey, butter, and feta cheese to the skillet
Spoon glaze over chicken until fully coated, 3-4 minutes
Optionally finish with fresh thyme or rosemary
Transfer chicken to a baking dish and finish in the oven for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked
Notes
Feta can be substituted with goat cheese (for vegan or halal options)
Add extra chili flakes to tailor heat level
Ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temp for safety
Glaze can be thickened with a cornstarch slurry if preferred
Leftovers store in an airtight container refrigerated for 2-3 days
Same glaze works over grilled chicken
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 entrée portion (1 chicken breast + ~200g glaze)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg