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| MasterGardener |
Posted - Oct 30 2007 : 10:20:17 AM
Chicken en Papillote (in Parchment) w/ Vegetables
Prep:35 min. Bake: 20 min. Oven: 400*F Makes: 4 Servings
1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 T extra-virgin olive oil
1 T chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 tsp dried oregano, crushed
1 T chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme, crushed
1 tsp finely shredded lemon peel
2 T lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
10 oz fresh asparagas, trimmed & cut into 2" pieces (2 C)
6 oz pea pods, trimmed (2 C)
1 C canned artichoke hearts, drained and quartered, or 1 C frozen thawed and quartered
1 C chery tomatoes, halved
2 T chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Parchment paper
1/2 C sliced green onions
Cut chicken breasts crosswise into 1/2" slices. In a medium bowl, combine oil, oregano, thyme, lemon peel, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken to bowl and toss to coat. Let stand while prepping vegetables.
In a large bowl combine asparagas, pea pods, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, and parsley. Tear four 20X12 inch (mine is 15X12inch) pieces of parchment paper; fold each in half crosswise and crease. Open up again. On half of one sheet, arrange 1/4 of vegetable mixture. Top with 1/4 of the chicken pieces. Top with 1/4 of the green onions. TO make packet, fold parchment paper over chicken and vegetables. Crimp and fold edges to seal; twist corners. Repeat to make 4 packets.
Place packets on baking sheet (can do 2 seperate sheets; 2 pkts each, baked on seperate racks) in 4oo* oven about 20 min or till chicken is no longer pink. (To test, carefully open the packets and check) Serve immediately.
She considereth a field, and buyeth it; with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
Proverbs 31:16 |
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| MasterGardener |
Posted - Nov 03 2007 : 6:20:57 PM
Ahhh Jo, I'm so glad it worked out well and you both enjoyed it!!! I know how it gets sometimes to try to find a "new" something healthy, simple, and quick to prepare. Glad you'll be wanting to use it again!
Chandra
She considereth a field, and buyeth it; with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
Proverbs 31:16 |
| Hideaway Farmgirl |
Posted - Nov 03 2007 : 08:54:52 AM
Chandra, we both really liked it, and it was fun/easy to prepare! I made wild rice to go with it, a perfect accompaniment. After I plated the rice, I lifted up one parchment packet and opened one end, and sort of slid the contents out onto the plate beside the rice. It all came out still assembled with chicken strips on top of veggies, and a nice little broth as well.
DH commented that it could also be good with thin strips of beef, or pork, so THANK YOU! I now have three new recipes to cycle in and out of our usual "What's for Dinner" routine.
I've been using parchment paper for a couple of years to bake cookies and rolls on, but never had tried this type of cooking before. Thanks again!
Jo
"Wish I had time to work with herbs all day!" |
| MasterGardener |
Posted - Nov 02 2007 : 11:51:36 AM
I didn't see the post in time to respond...I'd use snap peas if that's what I had; I think I've actually done that before. There are no hard and fast rules, so experiment, have fun, & enjoy! Hope you'll tell us how DH liked it! :)
She considereth a field, and buyeth it; with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
Proverbs 31:16 |
| Hideaway Farmgirl |
Posted - Nov 02 2007 : 11:46:48 AM
I bought the two needed ingredients...okay to use snap peas? It's on the menu tonight! DH will be so impressed, it's the second new recipe I have tried this week.
Jo
"Wish I had time to work with herbs all day!" |
| Hideaway Farmgirl |
Posted - Oct 31 2007 : 07:31:17 AM
Oh yeah, Chandra, I am going to try that recipe too! The only things I need from the store are the asparagus and pea pods! Thanks!
Jo
"Wish I had time to work with herbs all day!" |
| Linda Houston |
Posted - Oct 31 2007 : 06:33:09 AM
I am trying your dish this week-end with all my family visiting.
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| MasterGardener |
Posted - Oct 30 2007 : 8:12:54 PM
Hope you enjoy it when you try it. My DH & I really love it, & clean up is just a toss!
Chandra
She considereth a field, and buyeth it; with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
Proverbs 31:16 |
| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Oct 30 2007 : 5:08:45 PM
Oh gawd, that sounds good!! Thanks, Chandra!
Farmgirl hug,
Patricia
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