Chicken En Papillotte Recipe

Name: Chicken En Papillotte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 None orange pepper, seeded and chopped; 4 cups fresh white breadcrumbs; 1 can (7 oz) vacuum packed chestnuts, halved; 4 tbsp fresh thyme leaves; 1 None egg yolk; 2 1/2 oz sliced proscuitto; 3 tbsp sherry; 1 None whole chicken (6 lbs)

Servings: persons

1
For the stuffing, heat 3 tbsp of the oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet on medium heat. Saute onion and pepper for 5 mins until soft. Remove from heat.
2
Add breadcrumbs, chestnuts and 2 tbsp thyme; mix well. Add egg yolk and season with salt and pepper. Mix to bind. Cool stuffing to room temperature.
3
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Place chicken on a board. Remove giblets. Season skin with salt and pepper. Stuff the neck cavity with some of the stuffing. Place remaining stuffing in a small baking dish. Truss chicken using a large trussing needle and thread, through the legs under the chicken. Tie in wings. Weigh chicken. Calculate cooking time: 20 mins per pound plus 20 mins.
4
Line roasting pan with large sheets of parchment paper crossing both ways. Place chicken on top. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp thyme. Arrange prosciutto on chicken. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tbsp thyme. Drizzle with remaining 3 tbsp olive oil and sherry. Pull paper up and over, scrunching together to form a cavity for steam. Roast for required cooking time. Place extra stuffing in oven for final 30 mins.

662

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tbsp olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 None orange pepper, seeded and chopped, 4 cups fresh white breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Chicken En Papillotte 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.

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Chicken En Papillotte

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