A combination of sweet red bell peppers, olives, oregano, and lemon imparts that warm climate feel to this dish, and the whole flavor combination is perfect for the summer. This time, we are showing you that it is just as easy and delicious with chicken instead of fish, and we are infusing this dish with Mediterranean flavors. We love using this cooking method for fish, such as our Tilapia Baked en Papillote with French Vinaigrette and our Asian-inspired Fish en Papillote with Shiitake Mushrooms. Wrapping it in parchment seals in all the flavors, so that every single bite is satisfyingly flavorful. To sum it up, the ingredients of your choice are wrapped in parchment, the packets are popped in the oven, and the food steams in its own juices. While the name may sound fancy, cooking en papillote is a very simple and quick way to cook fish, meat, and vegetables. Can you believe I have never made anything en papillote? It was surprisingly easy and the end result was great.” -Tracey
“I really loved every component of this, and thought everything worked well together. (That sounds absolutely wonderful, by the way.) It might sound like you should be sitting at a lovely outdoor French cafe, wine glass in hand, as you look out over the River Seine, and your server presents you with a steaming package of perfectly cooked fish and vegetables. But don’t let that fancy name scare you off! But, if you want even more protein to your meal, pair it with a cobb salad.If you are new to Cook Smarts, you will soon find out that we love to cook en papillote. Salads – Serve with Greek horiatiki salad, bright and fresh marinated artichoke salad, or a creamy avocado Caprese salad.I usually serve this chicken with less starchy mashed cauliflower or golden roasted rutabaga. If you want even more lemon flavor in your side, try Greek lemon potatoes. Potatoes – Oven roasted potatoes or softer Instant Pot baked potatoes make a good pairing.For a comforting touch, serve with cheesy asparagus casserole. Try roasted romanesco, tender Instant Pot broccoli, crisp air fryer green beans (or carrots). Veggies – You can pair lemon garlic chicken with just about any vegetable.Rice – Add chicken on top of a bed of regular rice, or try lighter options like cauliflower rice or low-calorie shirataki rice.Noodles – Serve the chicken over your favorite cooked pasta, or for lighter options, try zoodles, oven baked spaghetti squash, or simple shirataki noodles.Need a delicious side dish? Complete your meal with this flavorful selection of recipes: If you don’t have all the ingredients on hand, simply dried oregano would make a decent substitute. Italian Seasoning – Make your own homemade Italian seasoning, or use pre-made seasoning for convenience.Fresh Parsley – You could use other fresh herbs such as fresh thyme, basil, or rosemary if you prefer.You can substitute 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder in a pinch, but the flavor is much better using actual garlic cloves. Garlic – I use 4 cloves of fresh minced garlic for the best flavor, but you could use 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic for convenience.Save some extra lemon slices for garnish! Lemon – You will need a fresh lemon for lemon zest and lemon juice.Olive Oil – Any other neutral cooking oil, such as avocado oil, would work.
You can also use the same marinade for pan fried bone-in chicken thighs, whole chicken (use baking instructions from my spatchcock chicken or crispy air fryer whole chicken), or chicken wings (or try my lemon pepper wings instead). Chicken – I used boneless skinless chicken breasts (white meat), but if you prefer dark meat, you can easily make lemon garlic chicken thighs using boneless skinless chicken thighs instead.For measurements, see the recipe card below.
#Mediterranean chicken breast recipes how to#
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for lemon garlic marinated chicken, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options.
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