Notes: Za'atar is a Middle Eastern dried herb and spice mixture. Dried oregano can be substituted, though the dish won't have as full a flavor. Check the chicken's doneness by carefully peeling open a packet and temping with a thermometer. Take care when opening the packets to avoid being burnt by the hot steam. This dish is great when served with couscous or a rice pilaf.
Recipe Details
Spiced Baked Chicken Parcels (Chicken en Papillote) Recipe
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)
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1 medium onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
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1 red, orange, or yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into 1/4-inch strips (about 1 cup)
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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2 tablespoons za'atar (see note)
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1 lemon, sliced thin (seeds removed)
Directions
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Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 375°F. Slice each chicken breast on the bias, into three or four equally thick pieces. Place chicken in large bowl and toss with the onion, pepper, tomatoes, Za'atar, oil, parsley, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
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Lay four 12- by 12-inch pieces of parchment on work surface. Place mounds of the mixture (about 6 inches long and 3 inches wide) a few inches off the center of each square of parchment paper. Take care to equally divide the veggies and chicken between each serving. Place slices of lemon on top.
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Working one package at a time, fold the parchment over the mixture. Starting at one corner, fold over the edges of the paper in small increments to form a tightly sealed half-moon shape. Repeat with remaining packets.
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Place the packets on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until the chicken is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes (see note). Transfer each packet directly to a serving plate and serve, breaking open the packets at the table.
Special equipment
parchment paper
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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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353 | Calories |
12g | Fat |
31g | Carbs |
37g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 353 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 12g | 15% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
Cholesterol 90mg | 30% |
Sodium 336mg | 15% |
Total Carbohydrate 31g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber 8g | 28% |
Total Sugars 13g | |
Protein 37g | |
Vitamin C 184mg | 922% |
Calcium 109mg | 8% |
Iron 4mg | 21% |
Potassium 879mg | 19% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |