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Grilled Feta-Brined Chicken

Name: Grilled Feta-Brined Chicken
Total time: 540 min
Ingredients: 4 cup water; 4 ounce feta cheese, crumbled; 2 tablespoon dried oregano; 2.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 2 - 3 pound skinless boneless chicken thighs; 1 large lemon, halved; 0.25 cup olive oil; Crumbled feta cheese; Assorted fresh herbs (optional)

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Salty feta and lemon give grilled chicken fresh flavor. Serve this dish warm or at room temperature.

By Recipe by Emily B. Hall

Published on June 19, 2015

Grilled Feta-Brined Chicken — Photo: David Tsay

Hands On Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

9 hrs

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

4 cup water
4 ounce feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoon dried oregano
2 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 - 3 pound skinless boneless chicken thighs
1 large lemon, halved
¼ cup olive oil
Crumbled feta cheese
Assorted fresh herbs (optional)

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°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 (per serving)

314	Calories
19g	Fat
2g	Carbs
32g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 314
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 6g	30%
Cholesterol 158mg	53%
Sodium 588mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 32g
Vitamin C 3mg	15%
Calcium 112mg	9%
Iron 1.6mg	9%
Potassium 395mg	8%
Folate, total 14.7mcg
Vitamin B-12 1.2mcg
Vitamin B-6 0.8mg

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.