Spiced Baked Chicken Parcels (Chicken en Papillote)

Spiced Baked Chicken Parcels (Chicken en Papillote)
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Spiced Baked Chicken Parcels (Chicken en Papillote) a try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 270 calories, 32g of protein, and 11g of fat. If you have kosher salt and pepper, extra virgin olive oil, chicken breasts, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 35 minutes.

Instructions

1
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.
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2
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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3
Lay four 12- by 12-inch pieces of parchment on work surface.
4
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.
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5
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.
7
Place the packets on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until the chicken is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes (see note above).
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Transfer each packet directly to a serving plate and serve, breaking open the packets at the table.
DifficultyMedium
Ready In35 m.
Servings4
Health Score39
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