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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HM Rakha
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of feta cheese, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The marinade was easy to make and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
KAUNDA KENNEDY
[email protected]This chicken was delicious! The feta brine marinade gave it a really unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Yosaf Khan
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The feta brine marinade made the chicken so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Orlando Lopez
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to change up your usual roast chicken routine. The feta brine marinade gives the chicken a really unique and flavorful taste. I will definitely be making this again.
Waseem Abdoolraheem
[email protected]This chicken was amazing! The feta brine marinade made it so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Kohinoor Rymond
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the feta brine marinade gives it a really unique flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.
Sp Nj
[email protected]This chicken was delicious! The feta brine marinade gave it a really unique and flavorful taste. I will definitely be making this again.
Romi Naz
[email protected]I'm a big fan of feta cheese and this recipe did not disappoint. The marinade was easy to make and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Friday Kemoo
[email protected]This chicken was so good! The feta brine marinade made it so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Ariha's Vlog
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I just threw everything in the pan and baked it. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the feta brine marinade gave it a really unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Suzadul islam meer
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover feta brine. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the marinade gave it a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Renee Noelle
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of feta cheese, but I loved this recipe! The feta brine marinade really mellowed out the flavor of the cheese and it paired perfectly with the chicken.
Ami Hossaen
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the feta brine marinade gave it a really unique and delicious flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.
Monica Ragsdale
[email protected]This was the best roast chicken I've ever had! The feta brine marinade made the chicken so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Arshley Miles
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the feta brine marinade gives it a really unique flavor. I also love that it's a one-pan meal, so it's really easy to clean up.
Dev Kharki
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the feta brine marinade gave it a delicious flavor. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.
Mdhimel Ahsan
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about using feta brine to marinate chicken, but I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken was incredibly juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Rhythm Rai
[email protected]This chicken was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The feta brine marinade really tenderized the chicken and gave it a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Saurab Bharati
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the feta brine marinade gives it a really unique and delicious flavor. I highly recommend trying this recipe.
Basit Ladla
[email protected]This roast chicken is insanely delicious. The feta brine marinade adds so much flavor to the chicken. The meat is tender and moist, and the skin is crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again!