FETA-BRINED CHICKEN BREASTS
The secret to these moist and tender chicken breasts is the feta brine. Not only does the brine prevent the breasts from drying out, the feta adds a subtle, tangy yet fresh flavor. This also works well with bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces, but be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly. Bruising the herbs releases their lovely aromatic oils without having to worry about picking the bits off the chicken when done brining.
Provided by France C
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 8h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pound chicken to an even 1-inch thickness and place in a gallon-sized resealable bag.
- Lightly crush oregano and rosemary sprigs using the back of a knife or a meat mallet so they are lightly bruised but still whole. Place on top of chicken.
- Combine feta cheese, reserved brine, water, and garlic in a blender and process until smooth. Pour brine mixture over chicken, seal the bag, and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Remove chicken from brine and pat dry. Brush with olive oil place in a large baking dish. Season with black pepper and place a lemon slice on each breast.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 22 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 79.8 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 219.3 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
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[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was cooked evenly and the feta brine gave it a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
ramesh subedi
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the feta brine added a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Sana khan Sana khan
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the feta brine gave it a unique and delicious flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
subhan iq
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the feta brine added a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Jehad Hossen
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the feta brine adds a nice touch of tanginess. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Abdullah Junaid
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was cooked evenly and the feta brine gave it a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Nomi devil
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of feta cheese, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The chicken was amazing! The feta brine added a subtle flavor that really complemented the chicken. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the feta brine added a nice touch of tanginess. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Hajie Sinera
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the feta brine gave it a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.
marion vicky
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the feta brine added a wonderful tanginess. I will definitely be making this again.