Hot Honey Fetta Chicken Breast
341kcal
Ingredients
- 🛒 Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts Optional skin on (but I love the crispyness!)
- 4 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 200 g fetta cheese (crumbled) (Feta to the Greeks!)
- 1 tbsp thyme fresh is best
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for the pan
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chilli oil or fresh red chilli optional only
Equipment
- Oven-safe skillet (cast iron is ideal)
- Tongs
- Measuring spoons & cups
- Paper towels
- Spoon (for basting)
- Meat thermomet optional
Method
Prep the Chicken
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towel.
- Season: Rub with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Stove Top Instructions
- Sear: Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high with a drizzle of olive oil. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden. If skin on extend this 1 minute to get a nice glaze.
- Glaze: Reduce heat to medium-low. Place chicken back into the pan 1–2 minutes until bubbling and sticky. If skin on turn only once to glaze and keep skin up.
- Sauce: Take chicken out of skillet and stand aside for 2 minutes. Place honey and stock in skillet, high heat and simmer for 2 minute to reduce slightly and thicken.
Oven Bake Instructions
- Bake: Transfer skillet to a preheated 190°C / 375°F oven. Bake 12 minutes or until internal temp reaches 74°C / 165°F or gently put a slit in one piece and if juices run clear you are ready to take out.
Rest and Dress
- Finish: Remove from oven, scatter over fetta and thyme. If you are in my house my husband will cover his bit with Chilli Oil too...
- Rest: Let rest 5 minutes before serving so juices redistribute and feta softens into the glaze.
Nutrition
Calories341kcalCarbohydrates26gProtein25gFat16gSaturated Fat4gPolyunsaturated Fat3gMonounsaturated Fat8gTrans Fat0.1gCholesterol73mgSodium414mgPotassium334mgFiber1gSugar24gVitamin A458IUVitamin C4mgCalcium27mgIron2mg
Notes
📝 Notes & Tips
A Skillet is Your Best Friend in the Kitchen!
I am unashamedly in love with my skillet. My kids know this too, and wouldn't dare to cook their eggs in my well-seasoned little power pan for breaky! An oven-safe skillet keeps things simple—no dish swapping and it keeps temperatures perfectly. From stovetop to oven to serving all on this one BFF. OH THE JOYS of having a hard working, easy to clean 1 pan friend in the kitchen. Check out my favourite Meyer Cast Iron Skillet which is pre-seasoned with 100% vegetable oil and no toxins ensuring that no harmful substances leach into your food during the cooking process. Just remember to coat your skillet in vegetable oil after you clean it and your next cook will retain heat and you'll be rewarded X.Want to add some heat?
If chilli is your thing, add it to the honey and stick as fresh or dried flakes. By adding in at cooking stage it adds warmth into the whole dish. Add at the end for a more heated bite!Resting is key:
Although it is hard not to dig in straight away, resting is paramount as it keeps the chicken juicy and lets the feta melt slightly into the honey.🍽️ Hosting Hacks (Low-Stress, Big Impact)
- Slice & Serve: Slice the chicken before plating and spoon over extra glaze—looks abundant and glossy.
- Finish at the Table: Add fresh thyme and a final feta crumble just before serving for a “chef moment.” Or a little drizzle of chilli oil for the hot-heads.
- Balance the Sweet: Serve with lemon-dressed greens or charred broccolini to cut through the honey.
- Crowd-Friendly: Pair with warm flatbreads or couscous to soak up the sticky pan juices.
⏱️ Prep-Ahead Wins
- Season Early: Rub chicken with spices up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate.
- Honey Ready: Measure hot honey and crumble feta in advance; store separately.
- Sear Ahead (Optional): Sear chicken earlier in the day, cool, refrigerate—then glaze and bake just before serving.
🔁 Double the Recipe = Next-Day Lunch Gold
If you’re doubling, cook in batches so the pan stays hot and the chicken sears properly.Next-Day Lunch Ideas
Greek Salad Jar (yes please):Layer cherry tomatoes, crunchy Lebanese cucumber, olives, red onion, lemon-olive oil dressing, sliced chicken, then more feta. Sweet + fresh perfection. Need more green in your day, add English spinach! Wrap It Up: Stuff leftovers into wraps with rocket, cucumber, and a dollop of Greek yoghurt. OR, a pita wrap stuffed with chicken and hommus is a match in heaven. Grain Bowl: Serve over quinoa or pearl cous cous with roasted veg and extra thyme. A drizzle of lemon is the bomb! Other: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I only suggest product I use and love in my own kitchen for my own family. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you which helps me create new content for you. Nutritional information is provided as a guide only and may vary. Please check ingredients for allergens and consult a health professional for dietary advice.