Cooking to Heal · Recipe 141
Chicken en Papillote with Lemon and Thyme
Preparation: 5 min Cooking: 25 min · 2 people
Ingredients
2 people
- 2 free-range chicken breasts
- 1 organic lemon (slices + juice)
- 4 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and mild pepper
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 160 °C (320 °F).
- Place each chicken breast on a sheet of parchment paper.
- Add lemon slices, thyme, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Close the papillote and bake for 25 minutes.
- Serve hot with a drizzle of fresh lemon juice.
Tip
Add a pinch of cumin for a warm Moroccan touch.
Variation
Replace thyme with fresh coriander for a more local flavor.
The author’s nutrition notes
Health goal
A light and fragrant hypotoxic dish, rich in lean protein and antioxidants, that supports digestion and immunity.
Benefits
- Chicken provides lean, easily digestible protein.
- Lemon stimulates detoxification and strengthens immunity.
- Thyme has antiseptic and digestive properties.
Nutrition
A dish rich in high-quality protein, low in saturated fat. Should be limited in cases of egg intolerance or cholesterol-free diets.