MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN BREAST PACKETS
4 servings
Please read about Cooking en Papillote. The seasonings can be varied to your taste; for a packet that serves as a whole meal, see Chicken Hobo Packs.
Position a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Trim any fat around the edges of:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ pounds)
Season both sides with:
- 1 teaspoon salt
Tear off four 18-inch pieces of heavy-duty foil or parchment paper. Lightly oil one side of each. Lay one chicken breast on the oiled side. Divide among the breasts:
- 10 pitted green or Kalamata olives, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, very thinly sliced, or 1 ½ tablespoons minced salt-preserved lemon
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped oregano, thyme, parsley, or a combination
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- (1 teaspoon red pepper flakes)
Drizzle over the chicken:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Fold the foil or parchment over the chicken, then crimp the edges to seal tightly. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes. The internal temperature should reach 165°F. To avoid being burned by steam, open carefully.