Description
Hot Honey Feta Chicken is a flavorful and simple baked chicken thighs recipe combining smoky spices, tangy feta, and sweet-spicy honey for a delicious Mediterranean-American inspired meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Feta Honey Topping
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons hot honey (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Seasoning: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix well to create a flavorful rub.
- Season the Chicken: Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken thighs ensuring an even coat. Lay the chicken in a baking dish or oven-safe skillet in a single layer.
- Roast the Chicken: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and roast the chicken for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, juices run clear, and the surface turns golden brown.
- Prepare Feta Honey Mixture: While the chicken bakes, combine the crumbled feta cheese, hot honey, and fresh lemon juice in a small bowl, stirring gently to form a sweet and savory topping.
- Top and Broil: Remove the chicken from the oven. Spoon the hot honey feta mixture evenly over each chicken thigh. Return to the oven and broil on high for 2–3 minutes, just until the feta topping is lightly golden and bubbling.
- Finish and Serve: Take the chicken out of the oven, drizzle with extra hot honey to taste, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Serve this dish alongside roasted vegetables, steamed rice, or a crisp salad for a balanced meal.
- You can make your own hot honey by mixing 1/4 cup honey with 1–2 teaspoons of hot sauce or red pepper flakes to adjust the heat level.
- This recipe also works well with boneless chicken breasts; however, adjust the cooking time since breasts cook faster.
