Name: Feta-Brined Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Skinless, boneless chicken breasts - 4; Fresh oregano - 2 sprigs; Fresh rosemary - 1 sprig; Feta cheese in brine, with 2 ounces of brine reserved - 2 ounces; Water - 1 cup; Garlic - 1 clove; Olive oil - 2 tablespoons; Freshly cracked black pepper to taste - 2 tablespoons; Lemon - 4 slices

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - Feta-Brined Chicken Breasts

1. Skinless, boneless chicken breasts - 4

2. Fresh oregano - 2 sprigs

3. Fresh rosemary - 1 sprig

4. Feta cheese in brine, with 2 ounces of brine reserved - 2 ounces

5. Water - 1 cup

6. Garlic - 1 clove

7. Olive oil - 2 tablespoons

8. Freshly cracked black pepper to taste - 2 tablespoons

9. Lemon - 4 slices

How to cook deliciously - 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).