Grilled Feta-Brined Chicken
Salty feta and lemon give grilled chicken fresh flavor. Serve this dish warm or at room temperature.
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Grilled Feta-Brined Chicken
Directions
- The day before serving, combine 4 ounces feta, oregano, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper, and water in a blender; cover and blend until smooth. Place chicken in an extra-large resealable plastic bag or container large enough to submerge chicken. Pour feta mixture over chicken. Seal and chill at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Remove chicken from brine and transfer to a towel-lined tray. Discard brine. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Grill chicken on the rack of a covered grill directly over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until done (at least 170 degrees F), turning once.
- Transfer chicken to a platter. Squeeze lemon halves over chicken and drizzle with oil. Season with additional salt and pepper and sprinkle with additional feta and herbs, if desired.
Nutrition Facts (Grilled Feta-Brined Chicken)
- Per serving:
- 314 kcal ,
- 19 g fat
- (6 g sat. fat ,
- 2 g polyunsaturated fat ,
- 10 g monounsaturated fat ),
- 158 mg chol. ,
- 588 mg sodium ,
- 2 g carb. ,
- 0 g fiber ,
- 1 g sugar ,
- 32 g pro.
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cheerleader4thegator
441 Days Ago
This is my most favorite summer recipe! I love it, and have been doing it for a few years since it was in my magazine a few summers ago. It make the chicken so moist!