Description
A delightful recipe featuring chicken marinated in hot honey and topped with crumbled feta, blending sweet, savory, and spicy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
4 pieces Chicken breasts
1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup Hot honey
4 cloves Garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Olive oil
2 teaspoons Fresh thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the hot honey, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and chopped thyme. Whisk until well blended.
- Place the chicken in a zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour marinade over it. Make sure each piece is well coated and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Transfer the marinated chicken to a greased baking dish and sprinkle crumbled feta on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Once done, let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with extra thyme if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
For a low-carb option, serve with zucchini noodles. Consider skinless chicken thighs for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg