Feta-Brined Chicken Breasts

Recipesfull introduces to you: Greek Recipes. (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.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Additional: 8hrs

Total: 8hrs45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 chicken breasts

Feta-Brined Chicken Breasts

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 sliceslemon

Grecian Pork Tenderloin

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Pound chicken to an even 1-inch thickness and place in a gallon-sized resealable bag.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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).

Nutritional Information

Feta-Brined Chicken Breasts

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 232.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 26.8g 54%

Carbohydrates: 2.6g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g 3%

Sugars: 0.6g

Fat: 12.7g 20%

Saturated Fat: 3.9g 19%

Cholesterol: 79.8mg 27%

Vitamin A Iu: 99.9IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 16.2mg 125%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 35%

Vitamin C: 11.2mg 19%

Folate: 8.9mcg 2%

Calcium: 97.9mg 10%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 29.2mg 10%

Potassium: 241.9mg 7%

Sodium: 219.3mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 114

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.