1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Chicken:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat if you are not using an oven-safe skillet.
• Pat the chicken breasts thoroughly dry with paper towels. If they are thick, pound them to an even thickness (about 3/4 inch).
• Rub the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil. In a small bowl or directly on the chicken, combine the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Season the chicken generously on both sides with this mixture.

2. Sear the Chicken:

• Heat a large oven-safe skillet (or regular skillet) over medium-high heat. Ensure the skillet is hot before adding chicken.
• Carefully place the seasoned chicken breasts in the hot skillet.
• Sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until a nice golden-brown crust forms. The chicken will finish cooking in the oven.

3. Prepare Hot Honey Sauce (Implied Step / Incorporating Butter):

• While chicken bakes in next step, or quickly just before: In a small saucepan (or microwave-safe bowl), gently warm the 3 tablespoons of hot honey (or regular honey) with 1 tablespoon of butter (from original recipe’s Step 4 ingredients/method implies butter is used here) and optional red pepper flakes until the butter melts and the sauce is smooth. Stir in optional vinegar/lemon juice. Alternatively, follow Step 5 timing if preferred.

4. Transfer (if needed), Top, and Bake:

• If using a regular skillet, transfer the seared chicken to the prepared baking sheet. If using an oven-safe skillet, keep the chicken in the skillet.
• Drizzle the warm hot honey sauce mixture evenly over the top of the chicken breasts.
• Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the hot honey glaze.
• Place the baking sheet or oven-safe skillet into the preheated oven.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C) and the feta is softened and slightly melty. (Original Step 6 mentions baking 5 additional minutes after adding toppings – adjust timing based on preference and chicken thickness. Total bake time around 15-25 min).

5. Rest, Garnish, and Serve:

• Carefully remove the chicken from the oven.
• Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving. This helps keep it juicy.
• Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
• Serve hot.