Chicken en Papillote Recipe

Name: Chicken en Papillote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 sheets aluminum foil, each 18 inches long; 4 tsp grapeseed oil; 2 cups watercress leaves; 4 boneless chicken breast halves (1 lb); Freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup diced mango (about 2 mangoes); 8 shiitake mushroom caps; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp grated ginger; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

Servings: persons

8 sheets aluminum foil, each 18 inches long
4 tsp grapeseed oil
2 cups watercress leaves
4 boneless chicken breast halves (1 lb)
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup diced mango (about 2 mangoes)
8 shiitake mushroom caps
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tbsp grated ginger
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

1
Preheat the oven to 500F.
2
To prepare foil packets, place a sheet of foil directly on top of another; make 4 of these 2-sheet sets.
3
Smear 1 tsp grapeseed oil to the size of a chicken breast in the center of each top sheet.
4
Place 1/2 cup watercress over oil, then place a chicken breast on top of watercress.
5
Sprinkle with pepper.
6
Arrange mangoes and 2 mushroom caps on top of and around each piece of chicken.
7
Crimp the packet edges up slightly.
8
Bring soy sauce, ketchup and vinegar to a boil, then stir in ginger and garlic.
9
Remove the pan from heat and pour 1/4 sauce over each chicken breast.
10
Fold foil over each chicken breast in half and tightly crimp the edges to close the packets.
11
Heat a baking sheet in the oven 1 minute and place the 4 packets on the sheet.
12
Bake 12 minutes, then remove from oven.
13
Slit the top of the packets to serve (be careful; steam will come out), or let diners open their own packets.

368

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 sheets aluminum foil, each 18 inches long, 4 tsp grapeseed oil, 2 cups watercress leaves, 4 boneless chicken breast halves (1 lb), and more.

Yes, Chicken en Papillote falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken en Papillote

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