Description
Juicy chicken baked in a sweet-spicy honey marinade and topped with creamy feta. A balance of sweet heat and savory flavor for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
1 lemon, sliced (for serving)
Instructions
1. Whisk together honey, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to form marinade.
2. Place chicken in a resealable bag or dish and pour marinade over it. Refrigerate 2–4 hours.
3. Combine feta with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange chicken in a baking dish and spoon feta mixture on top.
5. Bake 25–30 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C). Broil for 2 minutes if desired for color.
6. Rest chicken 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices. Serve warm.
Notes
Marinate overnight for maximum flavor.
Use goat cheese or ricotta instead of feta for variation.
Add herbs like dill, thyme, or rosemary for depth.
Serve with rice, quinoa, or salad to soak up the sweet-spicy glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg