Hot Honey Infused Feta Chicken (Print Version)
Juicy chicken glazed with spicy honey, topped with feta and fresh thyme for bold, balanced flavor.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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3 tablespoons hot honey
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120 grams crumbled feta cheese
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
# Steps:
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Pat the chicken breasts dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
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Rub the chicken with olive oil, ensuring even coverage. Sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, then coat on all sides.
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Preheat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
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Place the chicken breasts in the hot skillet. Sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
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Reduce the heat to low and drizzle the hot honey over the seared chicken. Baste with a spoon and allow the honey to bubble for 1 to 2 minutes.
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Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 190°C. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 74°C.
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Remove the skillet from the oven. Sprinkle crumbled feta and fresh thyme evenly over the chicken. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute and the feta to soften.
# Notes:
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Letting the chicken rest before serving allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring maximum tenderness and the feta to meld seamlessly with the glaze.
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An oven-safe skillet provides a seamless transition from stovetop searing to oven baking.
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Adjust spice level by modifying the amount or type of hot honey used.