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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Amorine Teddy
[email protected]This recipe was a great way to use up some leftover chicken. I added some vegetables to the roasting pan and it made a delicious one-pan meal.
Monalisa Machado
[email protected]I didn't have any feta cheese on hand, so I used parmesan cheese instead. It turned out great!
Irfan Kharal
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I would have preferred a simpler recipe.
Jalal Noori
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry. I think it would have been better if I had brined it before roasting.
Josim Islam Josim Islam
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less feta cheese or a lower-sodium feta cheese.
Mahlatse Mola
[email protected]This was my first time making roast chicken and it was delicious! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the feta cheese added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again.
Ab Bijoy
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The feta cheese added a nice flavor and the chicken was moist and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Cheryl Range
[email protected]This recipe is a great basic roast chicken recipe. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the feta cheese added a nice tang. I would definitely make this again.
Madireng Mashoeu
[email protected]This recipe is fantastic. I would recommend using a high-quality feta cheese, as it really makes a difference in the flavor of the dish. I also added some chopped fresh herbs, which gave it a nice pop of flavor.
Obinna-Nze Alvin
[email protected]This recipe was a great way to try something new. Though I am not a huge fan of feta cheese, the flavors all blended very well together. It's a great recipe to try if you are looking for a unique dish.
Frederick Acker
[email protected]What a lovely recipe! My entire family enjoyed the moist chicken and gooey cheese. We made this on a busy school night and it saved me a lot of time.
Ismil siddiky
[email protected]Great recipe. Easy to follow and everything turned out well. I followed the recipe almost exactly, but I roasted some potatoes and carrots with the chicken. They came out crispy and delicious.
Mitho Kumar
[email protected]I absolutely loved this recipe. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. The feta cheese added a nice tang to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.
Zano Zani
[email protected]This recipe is definitely a keeper! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the feta cheese added a nice flavor. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a delicious meal. Will definitely be making this again.
Zafer Zafer
[email protected]My husband told me that this was the best roast chicken he's ever eaten! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the feta cheese was melted to perfection. It was so easy to make as well. I highly recommend this recipe.
Shahran Khan
[email protected]This was so good! The chicken was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The feta cheese added a nice salty flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Christian Tetteh
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the feta cheese added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again.