Description
Juicy, spice-rubbed chicken topped with sweet and spicy hot honey sauce and creamy feta cheese. This bold, flavor-packed dish is perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or serving guests.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Hot Honey Sauce:
- ¼ cup honey
- 1–2 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Optional: pinch of cayenne
For Garnish:
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley or mint
- Lemon zest or juice
- Optional: sesame seeds or chili flakes
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry. In a bowl, toss with olive oil, lemon juice, and seasonings. Marinate 10–15 minutes.
- Cook chicken on stovetop (5–6 minutes per side) or bake at 400°F (20–25 minutes).
- In a small saucepan, heat honey, chili flakes, vinegar, butter/oil, and garlic for 2–3 minutes.
- Pour sauce over chicken. Top with feta and let sit briefly. Garnish with herbs and lemon.
- Serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use salmon or tofu as alternatives
- Adjust chili to control spice level
- Pairs well with couscous, rice, or roasted vegetables
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared or Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
