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Hot Honey Feta Chicken Dish

Savor the Sweet and Spicy Hot Honey Feta Chicken Dish

This Hot Honey Feta Chicken Dish combines sweet and spicy flavors, offering a delicious Mediterranean experience.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast boneless and skinless
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Marinade
  • ¼ cup Honey increase for more sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or fresh oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese crumbled, or goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley for garnish
For Serving
  • 1 whole Lemon squeezed over chicken

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Whisk
  • baking dish
  • plastic bag

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over, ensuring they are fully coated.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 2-4 hours.
  4. Crumble feta cheese into a bowl, add olive oil and season with salt and pepper, then mix.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  6. Remove chicken from the marinade, place in a greased baking dish, and top with feta mixture.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes and garnish with parsley and lemon before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allowing the chicken to marinate overnight enhances the flavors. Adjust spice levels according to your preference.

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