Description
A cozy and comforting dish featuring chicken breasts topped with a sweet and spicy honey glaze and crumbled feta cheese, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the honey, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk until glossy.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish, spaced apart.
- Pour the honey mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Make sure to pat the chicken dry before coating to enhance glaze adherence. Use an instant-read thermometer for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, honey, feta, baked chicken, comfort food