How to Make Feta-Brined Chicken Breasts - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a flavorful and tender chicken recipe that's sure to impress your family and friends, then look no further than these Feta-Brined Chicken Breasts. This recipe takes traditional brining to a whole new level by infusing the chicken with the tangy flavors of feta cheese, along with a combination of herbs and spices that will leave your taste buds craving for more.

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Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 sprigs fresh oregano
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 2 ounces feta cheese in brine, with 2 ounces of brine reserved
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 4 slices lemon

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 chicken breasts

  • 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

    233 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 80mg
    • Sodium: 219mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 98mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 242mg