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Close up of seared chicken breasts with melted feta and viscous hot honey sauce. (Hot Honey Feta Chicken)

Hot Honey Feta Chicken: The Ultimate Sweet and Spicy 30-Minute Dinner

This Hot Honey Feta Chicken features perfectly seared golden-brown chicken topped with melted feta cheese and a glossy, spicy honey drizzle. A 30-minute meal that perfectly balances sweet, salty, and spicy flavors for a gourmet weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean Fusion
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breasts 680g, pounded to even thickness
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese 150g, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil 30ml, for searing
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter 15g
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder 3g
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder 1.5g
  • 1/2 cup Honey 120ml
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar 15ml
  • 1 tsp Red Chili Flakes 2g
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley 10g, finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Or heavy-bottomed stainless steel pan.
  • 1 Tongs For flipping chicken.

Instructions
 

Prepare and Sear
  1. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 5-6 minutes until a deep golden-brown crust forms.
Melting and Finishing
  1. Flip the chicken. Top each breast with a thick layer of crumbled feta. Cover with a lid for 2 minutes to soften the cheese.
  2. Whisk honey, vinegar, and chili flakes in a small pan until glossy. Drizzle over the chicken and garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

Use a block of feta and crumble it yourself for the best melting texture.
Ensure the pan is shimmering hot before adding the chicken to get the required visual sear.
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