Description
A delightful dish that blends sweet honey, creamy feta, and a spicy kick, perfect for any dining occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5–2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1–2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
- Extra honey for drizzling (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet, searing for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, red pepper flakes, garlic, and lemon juice.
- Pour the hot honey sauce over the seared chicken in the skillet.
- Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from heat, sprinkle feta cheese over the chicken, and garnish with parsley and extra honey, if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Consider marinating the chicken in olive oil and lemon juice for enhanced flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg