Antoine Bouterin’s French Chicken in Parchment With Thyme

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Antoine Bouterin's French Chicken in Parchment With Thyme - a delicious and healthy French main course
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

28 min

Ready In

58 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

6 boneless chicken breast halves ( skinless & trimmed )
1 cup chopped leek , white parts only
1/2 cup diced celery
1 cup cored peeled cored peeled seeded and diced tomato
1 lemon , zest of , grated
2 garlic cloves , sliced
3 tablespoons chopped scallions
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
salt & freshly ground black pepper ( to taste )
24 -30 fresh spinach leaves , washed , dried , stems removed
6 tablespoons dry white wine

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
283
Sugar
3g
Fat
7g
Antoine Bouterin's French Chicken in Parchment With Thyme is a classic French dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. The chicken is steamed in a parchment packet, which creates a delicious and healthy meal. This recipe is perfect for those who are looking for a low-fat, low-calorie, and high-protein meal that is both healthy and flavorful. The combination of herbs, vegetables, and white wine creates a flavorful broth that is perfect for dipping bread in.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.Fold each of six 15x12-inch pieces of parchment in half to form a 12-inch square.
3.Open squares; on one half of each square, place a sixth of the spinach and a chicken breast.
4.Season with salt and pepper, then top with a 1/6 of the tomatoes, garlic, leeks, scallions, celery, thyme, and lemon zest.
5.Splash each breast with 1 tablespoon wine.
6.Fold empty side of parchment over chicken and, starting with rounded end, fold and crimp edges of parchment together to seal.
7.Place packets on baking sheet.
8.Bake chicken until packets are puffed and chicken is cooked through, 25–28 minutes. Transfer to plates, being careful not to pierce packets; serve with hot crusty bread or boiled potatoes.

PROS

This recipe is a healthy and flavorful main dish, perfect for any occasion.

The chicken is steamed in a parchment packet, a delicious and low-fat way of cooking that retains all the flavors of the ingredients.

The combination of vegetables, herbs and white wine creates a flavorful broth that is perfect for dipping bread in.

CONS

This recipe requires some preparation ahead of time, as the chicken needs to be trimmed and the vegetables chopped.

Additionally, parchment paper can be tricky to fold and seal.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is high in protein and low in calories, making it a healthy and satisfying main course.
Chicken is a great source of protein, while the vegetables in this recipe provide a wide range of vitamins and minerals.
Cooking in parchment paper is a low-fat way of cooking that doesn’t require any oil or butter.

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