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Hot Honey Feta Chicken

A quick and easy 30-minute chicken recipe featuring pan-seared chicken in a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce, topped with tangy feta cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 lbs, sliced into 4 thin cutlets
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Hot Honey Sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 2-3 tbsp hot sauce e.g., Sriracha or Frank's RedHot
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or water
Topping
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet (cast iron or stainless steel)
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken cutlets dry. In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Season the chicken on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, undisturbed, for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden-brown and cooked through (165°F).
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  4. Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the honey, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk to combine, scraping up any browned bits. Let the sauce bubble and simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken.
  6. Return the chicken (and any plate juices) to the skillet. Spoon the thick, gooey sauce over the chicken pieces, turning to coat.
  7. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the chicken and sauce. Let it cook for 1-2 minutes more to warm the feta.
  8. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use thinly sliced chicken cutlets so they cook quickly and evenly. Adjust the amount of hot sauce to control the spice level. Using a block of feta in brine will provide the best flavor.