Parchment-Baked Chicken 4 Ways
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Serves 1
TOMATO PESTO CHICKEN
INGREDIENTS
12x18 inches parchment paper or aluminium foil
5 ounces asparagus
1 roma tomato, sliced
2 tablespoons pesto
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.
2. Fold the parchment paper in half, then open up.
3. Cut the ends of the asparagus and lay them on one half of the parchment paper.
4. Drizzle on oil and sprinkle on salt and pepper.
5. Lay the chicken on the asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and spread on the pesto. Top with tomato slices.
6. Fold the parchment paper over the chicken, and cinch the paper together by folding it over itself along the edges.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165˚F/75˚C.
8. Enjoy!
BARBEQUE
INGREDIENTS
Parchment paper or aluminium foil, 12x18 inches
1 chicken breast
1 small potato, sliced
1/4 onion, sliced
3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.
2. Fold the parchment paper in half, then open up
3. Quarter the potatoes and thinly slice the onion.
3. On one half, lay down the cut potatoes, drizzle on oil and sprinkle on salt & pepper.
4. Lay the chicken on the potatoes, season with salt and pepper and spread on the barbecue sauce. Top with sliced onions.
5. Fold the parchment paper over the chicken, and cinch the paper together by folding it over itself along the edges.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165˚F/75˚C.
7. Enjoy!
GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN
INGREDIENTS
Parchment paper or aluminium foil, 12x18 inches
1 chicken breast
1/2 zucchini, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons parmesan
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.
2. Fold the parchment paper in half, then open up.
3. Slice the zucchini into rounds and lay them on one half of the parchment paper.
4. Mix the minced garlic and butter in a small bowl and spoon half of the garlic butter on top of the zucchini. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
5. Lay the chicken on the zucchini, season with salt and pepper and spoon on the rest of the garlic butter. Top with parmesan.
6. Fold the parchment paper over the chicken, and cinch the paper together by folding it over itself along the edges.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165˚F/75˚C.
8. Enjoy!
FAJITA CHICKEN
INGREDIENTS
Parchment paper or aluminium foil, 12x18 inches
1 chicken breast
1/2 red pepper, sliced
1/2 yellow pepper sliced
1/4 red onion, sliced
3 tablespoons salsa
1 tablespoon Mexican cheese blend
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.
2. Fold the parchment paper in half, then open up.
3. Thinly Slice the peppers and onion and lay them on one half of the parchment paper.
4. Drizzle on oil and sprinkle on salt & pepper.
5. Lay the chicken on the peppers, season with salt and pepper, and spoon on salsa. Top with cheese.
6. Fold the parchment paper over the chicken, and cinch the paper together by folding it over itself along the edges.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165˚F/75˚C.
8. Enjoy!