Chicken with Haloumi and Honey
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Chicken with Haloumi and Honey recipe—an effortless blend of savory, sweet, and zesty flavors. Succulent pan-seared chicken breasts are paired with golden, crispy haloumi cheese and bathed in a luscious honey, garlic, and fresh thyme glaze. A bed of vibrant baby spinach or arugula provides a refreshing base, while toasted pine nuts and a squeeze of lemon add the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is a harmonious balance of crispy and tender textures with a delightful pop of sweetness and tang. Perfect for quick meals or special occasions, this recipe promises to impress with minimal effort. Serve it warm for a restaurant-quality experience at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
- 200 grams haloumi cheese
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 1 lemon
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 100 grams baby spinach or arugula
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken and set aside to rest.
While the chicken cooks, slice the haloumi into 1cm thick pieces. Finely mince the garlic and zest half the lemon.
Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the same pan and reduce the heat to medium. Add the haloumi slices and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the honey, lemon zest, and thyme leaves, and cook for 1 minute until slightly thickened.
Return the chicken and haloumi to the pan, spooning the honey glaze over them to coat. Heat for 1-2 minutes to ensure everything is warm.
Plate the baby spinach or arugula on serving plates. Slice the chicken and place it on top of the greens. Arrange the haloumi slices alongside the chicken.
Drizzle any remaining honey glaze from the pan over the chicken, haloumi, and greens. Garnish with toasted pine nuts and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for brightness.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1801 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.7 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.2 g | 211% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 464 mg | 155% | |
| Sodium | 5941 mg | 258% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.4 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.0 g | ||
| Protein | 156.1 g | 312% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1570 mg | 121% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 899 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
