Chicken Breasts and Tarragon En Papillote (France)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Chicken Breasts and Tarragon En Papillote (France)
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tomatoes , medium-size
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon , juice of
1/4 teaspoon salt , to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper , to taste
1 dash cayenne , to taste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ( or whole-grain mustard )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
280
Sugar
3g
Fat
16g
The French dish 'en papillote' refers to the method of cooking food in parchment paper, which helps to seal in flavor and moisture. This particular recipe combines boneless, skinless chicken breasts seasoned with fresh tarragon, juicy tomatoes, and a zesty Dijon mustard and lemon juice sauce. The dish is easy to prepare, healthy, and packed with flavor.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2.Cut 4 squares of parchment paper and fold each in half.
3.Cut the tomatoes into thin slices and arrange them on one half of each folded parchment paper.
4.Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Place each chicken breast over the tomatoes.
5.Drizzle each chicken breast with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with fresh tarragon leaves.
6.In a small bowl, mix together the Dijon mustard and lemon juice. Drizzle the mixture over each chicken breast.
7.Fold the other half of each parchment paper over the chicken and tomato mixture, starting at one end and working your way to the other end. Tightly crimp the edges of the paper to seal the packet.
8.Place the parchment paper packets on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
9.To serve, carefully cut open each parchment paper packet and transfer the chicken and tomatoes to plates.

PROS

This dish is flavorful and healthy, with a delicious blend of fresh tarragon, tomatoes, and chicken.

Cooking in parchment paper helps to lock in moisture and flavor.

Easy to prepare and perfect for a low-carb diet.

CONS

This recipe calls for boneless, skinless chicken breasts, which can be a bit dry if overcooked.

If you’re not a fan of tarragon, you may find the flavor too strong.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of lean protein, which helps to build and repair muscle tissue.
Tarragon is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Tomatoes are a good source of vitamins A and C, as well as potassium, and studies have shown that they may help to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer.

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