Description
A comforting dish featuring sweet honey, salty feta, and aromatic paprika, baked to perfection for a cozy dinner experience.
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 well mixed.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish, ensuring they are spaced apart for optimal cooking.
- Pour the honey mixture over the chicken, making sure each piece is coated.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving and garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.
Notes
Pat the chicken dry before coating to improve glaze adherence. Use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- 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: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, feta, honey, dinner, baking, comfort food