Spiced Baked Chicken Parcels (Chicken en Papillote) Recipe

Updated August 30, 2018

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.

Chicken Dinners: Chicken en Papillote

Recipe Details

Spiced Baked Chicken Parcels (Chicken en Papillote) Recipe

Active 15 mins

Total 35 mins

Serves 4 servings

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Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1 medium onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
1 red, orange, or yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into 1/4-inch strips (about 1 cup)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons za'atar (see note)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, sliced thin (seeds removed)

Directions

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.
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.
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.
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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Chicken Dinners: Chicken en Papillote

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
353	Calories
12g	Fat
31g	Carbs
37g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
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.