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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Dixie Black
[email protected]Overall, this was a great recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make it again.
Big hUnTer
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a new way to cook chicken.
Juhed Ahmed
[email protected]I would definitely make this recipe again. It's a great way to change up my usual chicken breast recipe.
Abubakar Saeed
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover feta cheese. The chicken is flavorful and juicy, and the sauce is delicious.
Asad Karog
[email protected]The chicken was a bit undercooked for my liking. I would recommend cooking it for a few minutes longer next time.
Ali ashger
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less feta cheese in the brine next time.
mamunart29
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but the chicken didn't turn out as flavorful as I expected. I think I would try adding some more herbs and spices to the brine next time.
Laky Laky
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend using a different cut of chicken, such as chicken thighs, for this recipe.
SAJEM CHOWDHURY
[email protected]This was a quick and easy recipe to follow. The chicken was cooked evenly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a simple and delicious chicken dish.
Sanwal Niazi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of feta cheese, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Hashir Khan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and tender. I loved the combination of flavors from the feta brine and the lemon-herb sauce.
Fozia Khitab
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make chicken dish.
rana zaman
[email protected]This was a great way to change up my usual chicken breast recipe. The feta brine added a nice flavor to the chicken, and the lemon-herb sauce was a perfect complement.
Amari Goodwin
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about brining the chicken in feta cheese, but I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken was incredibly tender and juicy. I will definitely be using this recipe again.
AjaZ rana
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Munira Yakubukhalid
[email protected]I love feta cheese, so I knew I would enjoy this recipe. The chicken was moist and juicy, and the feta brine gave it a delicious tang. I will definitely be making this again.
Farman Khan Solangi
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was so tender and flavorful. I would definitely make it again.
Fatness Magalasi
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not much of a cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems. The chicken came out perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious.
Saqib Pakarmy
[email protected]This feta-brined chicken turned out incredibly juicy and flavorful. The brine added a wonderful depth of flavor to the chicken, and the lemon-herb sauce was the perfect complement. Will definitely be making this again!