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Artisan Hot Honey Infused Feta Chicken Recipe

4.5 from 54 reviews

This Artisan Hot Honey Infused Feta Chicken is a delightful blend of creamy feta cheese and spicy hot honey wrapped inside tender chicken breasts. Seared to perfection and baked until juicy and flavorful, this dish offers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and heat, garnished with fresh herbs for an elegant finish.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 large chicken breasts, butterflied or pounded thin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Feta Filling

  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon hot honey (or regular honey + a pinch of chili flakes)

Finishing Touches

  • 1 tablespoon hot honey (for drizzling)
  • Fresh herbs like thyme or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken after searing.
  2. Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts on both sides thoroughly with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
  3. Prepare Feta Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese with 1 tablespoon of hot honey to create a spicy, sweet filling.
  4. Stuff Chicken: Spread the feta and honey mixture evenly inside each butterflied chicken breast, then carefully fold them closed to encase the filling.
  5. Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown, sealing in the juices.
  6. Add Honey Drizzle: Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of hot honey over the seared chicken breasts to add extra sweetness and heat.
  7. Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  8. Garnish and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven, garnish with fresh herbs like thyme or parsley if desired, and serve warm for a delicious dish.

Notes

  • Butterflying or pounding the chicken breasts thin helps the feta filling stay inside and cooks the chicken evenly.
  • If hot honey is unavailable, mix regular honey with a pinch of chili flakes as a substitute.
  • Use an oven-safe skillet to avoid transferring the chicken to another dish after searing.
  • Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure food safety.
  • Fresh herbs add a burst of color and subtle freshness but are optional.

Keywords: hot honey chicken, feta stuffed chicken, baked chicken breasts, spicy honey chicken, Mediterranean chicken