Description
A sweet and savory dish featuring tender chicken breasts, creamy feta, and a luscious honey glaze that delivers comfort and indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, honey, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar.
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle with olive oil. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Pour the honey mixture over the chicken, ensuring every piece is coated.
- Scatter crumbled feta cheese generously over the chicken.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
To avoid overbaking, keep an eye on the chicken and use a meat thermometer to check for doneness at 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg