Swicy Caramelized Feta with Orange & Chili

🍊🔥 Sweet, salty & spicy — this caramelized feta dish hits all the high notes. Like winter sunshine melting over a skillet of golden goodness, it’s the kind of appetizer that commands attention on a holiday table or cozy dinner spread. The sharp, creamy saltiness of feta is balanced by floral honey, gentle heat from chili, warm spice from cinnamon, and citrusy brightness from orange slices. It’s a skillet-born marvel that comes together quickly but leaves a lasting impression.

Ingredients

🧀 Base

• 1 block of feta (about 200 g)
• 1–2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp runny honey
• 1 small red chili (finely chopped) or ½ tsp chili flakes
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
• Fresh thyme (optional)

🍊 Topping

• 1 orange, very thinly sliced
• Pinch of flaky sea salt

Instructions