FETA ROAST CHICKEN
A tangy, savory feta cheese filling is stuffed under the skin of this roast chicken. Though the filling appears dry after baking, the taste and texture are anything but.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 1h55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Crumble feta cheese into a bowl. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, black pepper, lemon zest, oregano, and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Mix and smear into a smooth paste with the back of a spoon. Reserve lemon juice for the sauce.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Season chicken cavity with salt and stuff rosemary and oregano inside. Tie legs together with string, season surface with salt, and tuck wingtips under. Place chicken in a roasting pan.
- Tuck fingers under the skin where the breast starts and lift it away from the flesh. Push a small rubber spatula between the skin and flesh and continue loosening the skin all the way down towards the wing. Repeat on the other side. Push a spoonful of the feta filling under the skin. Smooth over the surface of the skin to distribute filling evenly underneath. Repeat until filling is used up.
- Rub 2 teaspoons olive oil onto the chicken, smoothing over the skin. Dust the top with cayenne and season with kosher salt.
- Roast in the preheated oven until juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 155 to 160 degrees F (68 to 71 degrees C), about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Let rest for 15 minutes.
- While the chicken is resting, pour off all, some, or none of the fat from the pan, and add lemon juice. Set over medium heat, and use the juice to deglaze the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add a splash of broth and adjust seasonings. Slice chicken and spoon sauce on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 825.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 145.2 mg, Fat 74.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 21.2 g, Sodium 346.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
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Samuel Praise
[email protected]This roast chicken with feta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The chicken is cooked to perfection and the feta adds a tangy flavor that really complements the chicken. I served this with roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.
Steven Gonzales
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the feta added a nice salty tang. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdi Qani
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The feta added a great flavor and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Kedire Shukri Official
[email protected]This roast chicken with feta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The chicken is cooked to perfection and the feta adds a tangy flavor that really complements the chicken. I served this with roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.
Satendra Kushwaha
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the feta adds a delicious tang. I highly recommend this recipe!
Jenny Hollow horn
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the feta added a nice salty tang. I will definitely be making this again.
Zafar Abbas
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of feta, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The feta added a subtle flavor that really complemented the chicken. I'll definitely be making this again.
johny sorkar
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are incredible. The chicken is cooked to perfection and the feta adds a delicious tang. I served this with roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.
Harmain awan
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the feta, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The feta added a wonderful flavor and moistness to the chicken. This is definitely a new favorite in our house.
Bryon Keith
[email protected]This chicken was amazing! The feta gave it a really nice flavor and the chicken was so juicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Boss Kalu
[email protected]I've tried a lot of roast chicken recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. The feta adds a delicious twist that makes it stand out from the rest. I highly recommend trying this recipe!
Elsie Rodriguez
[email protected]This roast chicken recipe with feta is a total game-changer! The chicken comes out so juicy and flavorful, and the feta adds a tangy creaminess that takes it to the next level. I'll definitely be making this again and again.