Artisan Hot Honey Infused Feta Chicken Recipe
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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken after searing.
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts on both sides thoroughly with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
- Prepare Feta Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese with 1 tablespoon of hot honey to create a spicy, sweet filling.
- Stuff Chicken: Spread the feta and honey mixture evenly inside each butterflied chicken breast, then carefully fold them closed to encase the filling.
- 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.
- Add Honey Drizzle: Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of hot honey over the seared chicken breasts to add extra sweetness and heat.
- 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).
- 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
