Description
Sticky, spicy honey drips over golden roasted chicken while sharp feta melts into every crevice, creating a flavor-packed, easy oven dinner. This dish is perfect for busy nights, delivering a sweet, spicy, salty, and tangy meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 8 pieces)
- 1/3 cup hot honey
- 6 oz feta cheese, crumbled or sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- Fresh parsley or dill, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, dried oregano, minced garlic, and lemon zest to the bowl. Toss until chicken is well coated.
- Arrange chicken skin-side up in a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish. Tuck feta in and around the chicken.
- Drizzle hot honey evenly over the chicken and feta. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature) and skin is crisp. If using boneless thighs or breasts, check at 25 minutes.
- For extra caramelization, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end, watching closely.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes out of the oven. Scatter chopped parsley or dill over the top.
- Spoon the honey-feta sauce over the chicken and serve hot with crusty bread, rice, or salad.
Notes
Pat chicken dry for crispy skin. Don’t crowd the pan—use two if needed. Broil briefly for extra caramelization, but watch closely. Let chicken rest before serving for juicier meat and a thicker sauce. For extra sauciness, add a splash of chicken broth to the pan before baking. Leftovers keep well and the sauce gets even better after a day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 2 chicken thighs with sauce and feta)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 26
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 29
Keywords: hot honey chicken, feta chicken, baked chicken, easy oven dinner, spicy chicken, Mediterranean chicken, weeknight dinner, one pan meal, gluten-free chicken, sweet and spicy chicken