Feta Brined Grilled Chicken Kebabs - Recipe from Price Chopper

Feta Brined Grilled Chicken Kebabs

Feta Brined Grilled Chicken Kebabs
SERVINGS: 4
PREP TIME: 8H
COOK TIME: 35M
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Chicken is brined in this recipe to pack extra flavor before grilling. Presented in partnership with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups Odyssey® Traditional Crumbled Feta cheese, divided (12 ounces)
  • 2 teaspoons each salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 4 metal or water-soaked wooden skewers
  • Juice of 2 medium lemons
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 10 ounces fresh baby arugula or baby spinach (about 12 cups)
  • 1 pint multi-colored or red cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
  • Lemon wedges
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Chicken is brined in this recipe to pack extra flavor before grilling. Presented in partnership with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.

  1. Place the water, 1 cup feta, salt, and pepper in a blender: cover and process until smooth. Pour brine in a sealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
  2. Grease grill grate. Heat grill to medium.
  3. Remove chicken from brine, pat dry with paper towel. Discard brine.
  4. Thread chicken on skewers.
  5. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer inserted in meat reads 165°F. Transfer chicken to a platter; keep warm.
  6. Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice and olive oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Place the arugula, tomatoes and olives in large bowl, drizzle with dressing. Toss to coat. Add remaining feta; gently toss.
  7. Transfer salad to serving plates; top with chicken. Serve with lemon wedges.

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