Chicken Breasts And Tarragon En Papillote (France)

Chicken Breasts And Tarragon En Papillote (France)


1. Cut each tomato into 4 thick slices, then salt both sices & lay them out in a single layer to drain on paper towels.

2. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

3. Cut one of the chicken breasts into 6 pieces & lay them in the center of a 12-inch square of heavy aluminum foil.

4. Season the chicken with salt, pepper & cayenne, to taste, then top the chicken with 2 slices of tomato & 1/4 of the tarragon leaves.

5. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil over the tomatoes as well as a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

6. Season the tomatoes with additional salt & pepper, to taste.

7. Bring 2 opposite edges of the foil together over the top & fold them down over the chicken, then fold the sides up & over the chicken to create a packet.

8. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts, then put the 4 packets on a baking sheet & bake for 15 minutes.

9. When chicken is done, open the packets & drain the liquid into a small bowl.

10. Add the mustard to the liquid, mixing well.

11. Serve the chicken in the packet on a plate, & drizzle the sauce over the top.

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