Greek feta cheese contains 25% more sodium than cheddar, which is why it creates that addictive salty-spicy crust when baked.
Spicy Feta Chicken Crunch
Dive into the deliciousness of our Spicy Feta Chicken Crunch! This mouthwatering filling combines zesty feta cheese, tender chicken, and a delightful crunch from fresh veggies, making it an irresistible addition to your wraps, sandwiches, or salads. Get ready to elevate your meals with this bold and creamy blend that packs a flavorful punch!
Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
3
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 3🥬Fresh Produce(5)
- 1 tsp garlic granules (5 ml)
- Small handful fresh parsley or basil, finely choppedoptional
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 red onion, finely diced
- 1 red pepper, finely diced
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 200g cottage cheese (7.06 oz)
- 60g feta cheese, crumbled (2.12 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 1 tsp runny honey (5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 1 tsp harissa paste (5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Add the cottage cheese to a bowl with the harissa paste, feta, garlic granules, honey, lemon juice and red onion; mix well until combined and the feta breaks into the sauce.
- 2
Add in the shredded chicken, red pepper and fresh herbs, mixing to combine.
- 3
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Hold off on adding salt until serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Break feta into 5-8mm chunks rather than fully mashing it because larger pieces provide textural contrast while smaller pieces integrate into the cottage cheese base for optimal creaminess.technique5-8mm chunks
- ✓Let the harissa-cottage cheese mixture rest for 15-20 minutes before adding chicken so the acids can break down proteins and create a more cohesive binding sauce.timing15-20 minutes
- ✓Use cottage cheese with 4% milkfat minimum because lower fat versions lack the proteins needed to properly emulsify with the harissa oils and create a smooth base.ingredient4% milkfat minimum
- ✓Add lemon juice last when mixing the base sauce because citric acid can cause cottage cheese curds to tighten and separate if added too early in the process.technique
- ✓Chill the mixture for at least 2 hours before serving so flavors meld and the cottage cheese firms up, reducing weeping by approximately 60%.timing2 hours minimum
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Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
3
people
Level
beginner
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Greek feta cheese contains 25% more sodium than cheddar, which is why it creates that addictive salty-spicy crust when baked.
Spicy Feta Chicken Crunch
Dive into the deliciousness of our Spicy Feta Chicken Crunch! This mouthwatering filling combines zesty feta cheese, tender chicken, and a delightful crunch from fresh veggies, making it an irresistible addition to your wraps, sandwiches, or salads. Get ready to elevate your meals with this bold and creamy blend that packs a flavorful punch!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 3🥬Fresh Produce(5)
- 1 tsp garlic granules (5 ml)
- Small handful fresh parsley or basil, finely choppedoptional
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 red onion, finely diced
- 1 red pepper, finely diced
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 200g cottage cheese (7.06 oz)
- 60g feta cheese, crumbled (2.12 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 1 tsp runny honey (5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 1 tsp harissa paste (5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Add the cottage cheese to a bowl with the harissa paste, feta, garlic granules, honey, lemon juice and red onion; mix well until combined and the feta breaks into the sauce.
- 2
Add in the shredded chicken, red pepper and fresh herbs, mixing to combine.
- 3
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Hold off on adding salt until serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Break feta into 5-8mm chunks rather than fully mashing it because larger pieces provide textural contrast while smaller pieces integrate into the cottage cheese base for optimal creaminess.technique5-8mm chunks
- ✓Let the harissa-cottage cheese mixture rest for 15-20 minutes before adding chicken so the acids can break down proteins and create a more cohesive binding sauce.timing15-20 minutes
- ✓Use cottage cheese with 4% milkfat minimum because lower fat versions lack the proteins needed to properly emulsify with the harissa oils and create a smooth base.ingredient4% milkfat minimum
- ✓Add lemon juice last when mixing the base sauce because citric acid can cause cottage cheese curds to tighten and separate if added too early in the process.technique
- ✓Chill the mixture for at least 2 hours before serving so flavors meld and the cottage cheese firms up, reducing weeping by approximately 60%.timing2 hours minimum