Edam And Tomato Chicken Parcels Recipes

EDAM AND TOMATO CHICKEN PARCELS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F Remove the small fillet from the underside of each chicken breast and set to one side. Using a sharp knife make a vertical cut down the length of each chicken breast, but not all the way through to form a pocket.
• In a small bowl, mix together the Edam, tomatoes, thyme and season well.
• Spoon the Edam mixture into each chicken breast pocket. Fold over the flaps of the pocket and cover with the reserved chicken fillets to enclose the filling.
• Wrap 1 ½ slices of prosciutto around each breast.
• Heat a non-stick frying pan or griddle pan, lay in the chicken and sear for 2 minutes each side until golden. Transfer to the oven and cook for 12-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
• Slice each chicken breast in half on the diagonal and serve straight away with your choice of accompaniment(s).

ITALIAN CHICKEN PARCELS

Steps:

• Start the dish by preparing your vegetables, chopping them up into bite sized pieces and pre-heat your oven to 180C/Fan 160C/Gas 5
• Tear 4 large squares out of the tin foil per chicken breast fillet, ensuring you have enough to be able to create a "parcel". Put on top of this the a portion of the chopped courgette, red onion and brown onion. Repeat for the other 3 pieces of tin foil.
• Place 1 chicken breast fillet on top of each of the piles of vegetable and grate or slice some of the cheddar on top. Place on top of this a bit of basil.
• Now here is the real fun of the dish. Wrap up the parcels by folding the corners into the middle, in doing so, creating a "parcel". After doing so, place on a baking tray and leave in the oven for 30-35 minutes.
• After 30-35 minutes, your meal is complete! Place the baking tray on the side and very carefully, remove the tin foil. Then plate up alongside pasta, cous cous or eat it on its own.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PARCELS

Steps:

• Cut four pieces of foil about 10 in square. Brush the squares with the oil and set aside until needed.
• With a sharp knife, slash each chicken breast at intervals, then slice the mozzarella and place between the cuts in the chicken.
• Divide the courgettes and tomatoes between the pieces of foil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roughly chop the basil or oregano and scatter over the vegetables in each parcel.
• Place the chicken on top of each pile of veggies then wrap in the foil to enclose the vegetables and chicken, tucking in the ends.
• Place on a cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 400°F oven for about 30 minutes.
• To serve, unwrap each foil parcel and serve with rice or pasta.

CHICKEN AND POTATO PARCELS

Steps:

• Make four foil packets by the following method, using 1-foot squares of heavy duty aluminum foil: fold square in half and smooth flat. Seal each of the narrow ends by folding over each edge three times to make a 1/4-inch border, smoothing flat after every fold. You should now have a foil packet that is open on one long side. Repeat to form four packets.
• In a bowl or resealable plastic bag, combine the potatoes, chicken cubes, red peppers, onion, celery, and barbeque sauce; mix well. Evenly divide the mixture among the foil packets. Roll up the open end of the packets to seal.
• Place packets on a grill over the coals of a fire. Cook until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is fully cooked, about 25 minutes, depending on the intensity of the heat.