Hot Honey Feta Chicken
This Hot Honey Feta Chicken combines crispy-seared chicken thighs with a creamy lemon-dill feta sauce and a spicy-sweet hot honey glaze. Bold, tangy, and packed with flavor, it’s a stunning dish for weeknights or dinner parties.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs skin-on, bone-in
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Feta Sauce
- ½ cup crumbled feta
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice & zest
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp chopped dill
Hot Honey Glaze
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Season chicken. Sear skin-side down 6–8 min; flip 5 min.
- Reduce heat, cover, cook 8–10 min until 165°F. Rest 5 min.
- Whisk feta, yogurt, lemon, oil, dill.
- Warm honey, flakes, vinegar gently.
- Plate sauce, top with chicken, drizzle glaze, garnish.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/hot-honey-feta-chicken/
Notes
- Spice Level: Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for a milder or hotter glaze.
- Feta Tip: For extra creaminess, blend feta sauce in a food processor.
- Serve With: Great with roasted veggies, couscous, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to preserve moisture.