Hot Honey Feta Chicken - Buddy Bites Kitchen

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each, pounded to 1 inch thickness)

→ Marinade & Seasoning

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

06 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Topping

07 - 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

08 - 2 tablespoons hot honey

09 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Pound to even 1-inch thickness if needed for uniform cooking.

02 - Combine olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture thoroughly over all sides of the chicken breasts.

03 - Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. Sear chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, avoiding movement during searing.

04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over the seared chicken breasts.

05 - Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and feta is melted and slightly golden.

06 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle hot honey over the chicken while still hot. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -

It tastes like you've been cooking all day, but your counter tells a different story.
The hot honey adds a complexity that makes people ask for the recipe before they've even finished chewing.
High in protein and naturally gluten-free, so it works for almost anyone sitting at your table.

02 -

Pat that chicken completely dry or you'll steam instead of sear, and steamed chicken tastes sad.
Don't skip the 5-minute rest—it's the difference between juicy and disappointed.

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