Feta-Brined Chicken Breasts

1 . Stage

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

2 . Stage

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.

3 . Stage

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.

4 . Stage

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

5 . Stage

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.

6 . Stage

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).