Description
This recipe for Crispy Hot Honey Lemon Goat Cheese Chicken with Herb Crust is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will impress your taste buds. Tender chicken breasts topped with creamy goat cheese and a crunchy herb crust, finished with a sweet and spicy honey lemon glaze.
Ingredients
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For the Herb Crust:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup goat cheese, softened
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
For the Hot Honey Lemon Glaze:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
For Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare Herb Crust: In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Spread goat cheese on top of each breast and press breadcrumb mixture over it to form a crust.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- Bake: Transfer skillet to the oven and bake chicken for 15–18 minutes until cooked through.
- Make Glaze: In a saucepan, warm honey, lemon juice, and chili flakes for 1–2 minutes.
- Finish Dish: Drizzle honey lemon glaze over the chicken and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the amount of chili flakes in the glaze to suit your spice preference.
- Make sure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
