Easy & Healthy Chicken En Papillote with Basil and Cherry Tomatoes
45
min
434
Calories
31g
Fats
5g
Carbs
25g
Protein
Discover a heavenly Chicken En Papillote recipe enriched with the aromatic basil and juicy cherry tomatoes. A perfect combination to delight your taste buds while sticking to a gluten-free and paleo-friendly diet.
Ingredients:
Step 1: Preheat Your Oven
Begin your culinary journey by preheating your oven to a cozy 400 degrees Fahrenheit. This ideal temperature setting ensures that your chicken will cook perfectly within its aromatic parchment pouch.
Pro Tip: Ensure your oven is fully preheated for consistent cooking.
Step 2: Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken breast generously with salt and pepper, laying it on a piece of parchment paper. This step is crucial for ensuring that your chicken is flavorful and moist.
Pro Tip: Pat the chicken dry before seasoning for better adhesion.
Step 3: Add Flavor
Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken, then beautifully arrange the onion and garlic slices on top. Sprinkle the white wine for a bit of tang and scatter the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves around the chicken. This combination is what gives the dish its vibrant flavors.
Pro Tip: Layer the ingredients evenly for thorough flavor infusion.
Step 4: Wrap and Secure
Carefully fold the parchment paper around the chicken and its accompaniments, sealing the edges to create a pouch. Secure the package with kitchen twine, ensuring no steam escapes during cooking. This method steams the chicken in its own juice and the added aromatics, making it incredibly tender.
Pro Tip: Do not wrap too tightly; allow some space for steam to circulate.
Step 5: Bake
Place your parchment package on a cookie sheet and slide it into the preheated oven. Let it bake for 35 to 40 minutes. The anticipation will build as the aroma begins to fill your kitchen.
Pro Tip: Place the package in the oven’s center for even cooking.
Step 6: Enjoy Your Dish
After the timer goes off, carefully remove the cookie sheet from the oven. Use a thermometer to ensure the chicken has reached a safe 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, unwrap the parchment, and let the steam and delightful aromas greet you. Garnish with a basil chiffonade and serve hot. The moment of unwrapping is like opening a present made just for you.
Pro Tip: Let the chicken rest a few minutes before serving to redistribute juices.
