FETA-BRINED ROAST CHICKEN
Steps:
- The day before serving, combine 2 ounces feta, 2 teaspoons salt and 4 cups water in a blender and blend until smooth. Put chicken in an extra-large resealable plastic bag or a container large enough to submerge chicken, and cover with the feta brine. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight. Before cooking, remove chicken from brine and transfer to a towel-lined tray. (Discard brine.) Pat chicken dry with paper towels and allow to come to room temperature for 1 hour. In a small mixing bowl, combine remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, the pepper, the oregano and the zest of the lemons (about 1 tablespoon). Liberally cover chicken in herb mix and gently massage entire bird. Halve lemons and place 3 halves in cavity (save remaining half for serving). Using kitchen twine, tie legs together. Heat oven to 450 degrees. Place a large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add oil and heat until it just smokes. Place chicken, breast-side up, in pan. Transfer entire pan to oven. Cook, basting once or twice, until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with a knife, 50 to 60 minutes. Remove pan from oven, then stir remaining crumbled feta into juices in pan and stir well. Let chicken rest for 10 minutes in the pan before slicing and serving on a bed of greens, with feta-laced pan juices on top, drizzled with a little lemon juice from the reserved lemon half.
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malik ahmad
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the chicken didn't turn out well. It was dry and tough. I'll try a different recipe next time.
MD Akash Islam
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was dry and overcooked. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Md Minhas
[email protected]The chicken was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more herbs and spices next time.
raheelanaeem
[email protected]This is my new favorite roast chicken recipe! The feta brine marinade is genius and makes the chicken so juicy and flavorful. The crispy skin is the perfect finishing touch. I've already made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.
Md Meheday
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the feta brine marinade adds a unique twist. Highly recommend!
Allan Gigz
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The feta brine marinade made the chicken so flavorful and juicy. Will definitely be making this again and again.
Bby Devil
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try cooking it for a shorter time next time.
Aslam Gujjar
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe with great results. The chicken was flavorful and moist. Highly recommend!
Saqlain Nawab
[email protected]Delicious! The feta brine marinade really made the chicken stand out. Will definitely be making this again.
Asfan Khan
[email protected]This recipe was a hit! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the feta brine marinade added a wonderful flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jike Family
[email protected]The chicken was moist and flavorful, but the skin wasn't as crispy as I would have liked. Overall, a good recipe but could use some tweaking.
Christal Daughtery
[email protected]Loved the feta brine marinade! It gave the chicken a delicious flavor and kept it moist. The crispy skin was a bonus. Will definitely make this again.
Josh Jones
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe with fantastic results! The chicken came out perfectly cooked and the feta brine added a unique twist. Will definitely be making this again.
Dan Shafious
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The feta brine marinade made the chicken incredibly moist and flavorful. The crispy skin was the perfect finishing touch. Highly recommend!
ALEX GAMMING
[email protected]This roast chicken recipe was an absolute delight! The feta brine added a wonderful flavor to the chicken, making it juicy and tender. I especially loved the crispy skin. Will definitely make this again!