A golden-brown, crispy-skinned roast chicken is the centerpiece with flecks of vivid green fava beans scattered around. Pops of creamy white feta and purple shreds of red onion bring color and further depth to this plentiful dish. Ribbons of sage accentuate the rustic charm of the Greek-inspired roast.

Sage-Infused Mediterranean Roast Chicken with Fava Beans and Feta

Name: Sage-Infused Mediterranean Roast Chicken with Fava Beans and Feta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: Fresh sage leaves, 20 finely chopped; Whole chicken, 1 about 4 to 5 pounds none; Fava beans, 2 cups shelled and blanched; Feta cheese, 200 grams crumbled; Red onion, 1 thinly sliced; Lemons, 2 one zested and juiced, the other cut into quarters; Garlic cloves, 4 minced; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons none; Sea salt, 2 teaspoons none; Cracked black pepper, 1 teaspoon none

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 75 minutes

Style Greek

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Mediterranean

Daily Recipe: February 27, 2024

This recipe is an intriguing spin on a Greek classic, incorporating the rustic charm of chicken nestled among seasonal ingredients, with the standout aromatic presence of sage. Let's bring the essence of the Mediterranean to your table!

Ingredients (for 4)

Fresh sage leaves - 20 - finely chopped
Whole chicken - 1 about 4 to 5 pounds - none
Fava beans - 2 cups - shelled and blanched
Feta cheese - 200 grams - crumbled
Red onion - 1 - thinly sliced
Lemons - 2 - one zested and juiced, the other cut into quarters
Garlic cloves - 4 - minced
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons - none
Sea salt - 2 teaspoons - none
Cracked black pepper - 1 teaspoon - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥⏲️🔝

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2 - 🥣🌿🍋

In a bowl, mix the chopped sage, minced garlic, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Step 3 - 🍗🧻🍋

Dry the chicken with paper towels and rub the sage mixture all over, making sure to get under the skin. Place the lemon quarters inside the chicken cavity.
Step 4 - 🍗⏲️🔥

Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the juices run clear and the skin is golden brown.
Step 5 - 🧅🧀🥣

While the chicken is roasting, prepare the fava beans. Mix them with the thinly sliced red onions and crumbled feta cheese.
Step 6 - 🍗⏲️🍽️

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes. Then carve it and serve on plates atop the fava-feta mixture.

Additional

Witness the magic of simple, high-quality ingredients coming together in this unique recipe. For a little variation, you could explore different seasonal beans or swap feta for goat cheese. If sage isn't your cup of tea, try using fresh rosemary or thyme. This is an ideal dish for sharing, giving an engaging and rewarding cooking experience.