Hot Honey Infused Feta Chicken Recipe
This Hot Honey Infused Feta Chicken recipe delivers a perfect balance of spicy sweetness paired with creamy feta cheese. Juicy seared chicken breasts are glazed with a hot honey butter sauce, enhanced by aromatic garlic and smoked paprika, and finished with fresh herbs. It’s an easy stovetop dish that makes for a flavorful and satisfying meal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce and Topping
- 3 tablespoons hot honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Let them rest at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Hot Honey Glaze: Reduce the skillet heat to medium-low. Add butter and hot honey to the same skillet, stirring constantly and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let the mixture simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Glaze the Chicken: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the hot honey glaze over each piece, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors, and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve: Transfer the glazed chicken to a serving plate. Drizzle with any remaining glaze from the skillet and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and fresh thyme or rosemary if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Allowing the chicken to rest after seasoning enhances the depth of flavor.
- Use freshly crumbled feta for the best texture and taste.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey if you prefer milder or spicier sweetness.
- Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary are optional but add aromatic freshness.
- For even cooking, pound chicken breasts to an even thickness if needed.
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