Description
Feta-brined roast chicken is a delightful dish that combines the savory flavors of feta cheese with the juicy tenderness of perfectly roasted chicken, resulting in a memorable meal.
Ingredients
- Feta cheese: 2 ounces, crumbled
- Kosher salt: 2 teaspoons for the brine and 1 1/2 teaspoons for seasoning
- Water: 4 cups
- Whole chicken: 3 1/2 to 4 pounds
- Dried parsley: 1 tablespoon
- Freshly ground black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Dried oregano: 1 1/2 teaspoons
- Large lemons: 2
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons for seasoning and 4 tablespoons for roasting
- Mixed baby greens: 5 ounces
- Crumbled feta cheese: 2 ounces for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the brine by combining feta cheese, kosher salt, and water in a large bowl.
- Brine the chicken by submerging it in the brine and refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Remove the chicken from the brine and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Season the chicken with a mixture of kosher salt, black pepper, oregano, and parsley.
- Add halved lemons to the cavity of the chicken.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken.
- Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
- Serve the chicken garnished with crumbled feta cheese and mixed baby greens.
Notes
- Brining overnight is ideal for deeper flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Save pan juices for making gravy or sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Feta-brined roast chicken, roast chicken, Mediterranean chicken, brined chicken