Chicken Packets with Spinach and Peppers {Guest Post}
Author: Daniella Silver for OvertimeCook.com
Recipe type: Main
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
6 single boneless skinless chicken breasts OR 12 boneless skinless thighs
⅓ cup olive oil
2 tsp lemon zest
⅓ cup lemon juice (preferably fresh)
4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp)
1 tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill
1 red bell pepper, halved and thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, halved and thinly sliced
1 orange bell pepper, halved and thinly sliced
6 cups baby spinach, lightly packed
Instructions
Cut six pieces of parchment paper large enough to enclose chicken and vegetables.
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley. Add chicken and peppers. Mix well. Marinate at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Place 1 cup spinach on each piece of parchment. Top with a chicken breast or 2 thighs, marinade, and an assortment of bell peppers.
Fold parchment over chicken and vegetables. Seal by crimping edges closed with your fingers. Arrange packets in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Place parchment packets on individual dinner plates. Carefully open them at the table, being careful not to burn yourself with the steam.
Recipe by Overtime Cook at https://overtimecook.com/2015/04/22/chicken-packets-with-spinach-and-peppers-guest-post/