Mediterranean Pesto, Feta & Tomato Summer Roast Chicken

Recipes

Mediterranean Pesto, Feta & Tomato Summer Roast Chicken

Sun-kissed flavours, zero fuss - this is summer chicken done properly.

Prep Time:

10mins

Cook Time:

1hr 15mins

Servings:

3-4

Ingredients
  • Boneless rolled chicken 1kg

  • 2–3 tbsp basil pesto

  • ½ cup crumbled feta

  • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped (optional)

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • Salt & cracked pepper

  • Olive oil

  • Lemon zest + juice

  • Fresh herbs (basil/or oregano)

Cooking Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 180 °C fan bake (200 °C conventional).

  • Carefully unroll the chicken on a board and pat dry.

  • Spread pesto inside, sprinkle over feta and sun-dried tomatoes, plus garlic powder, a little lemon zest and seasoning.

  • Roll back up tightly and tie with kitchen string.

  • Brush outside with olive oil, more lemon zest, salt and pepper.

  • Roast for ~75 mins, until cooked through (internal temp ~75 °C).

  • Rest 10–15 mins, then slice and serve with a chilled green bean salad and quinoa tabbouleh.


Serve with:

  • Cool cucumber & cherry tomato salad

  • Charred zucchini ribbons with lemon and parmesan