Apple Rosemary and Thyme Chicken Baked in Parchment
butter-flavored cooking spray
3 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 1/2 lb. each, halved
2 oz. low fat sliced ham, finely minced
3 cloves garlic, sliced paper thin
3 large Jonagold or Mutsu apples, 8 oz. each, cut in half and cored
6 sprigs fresh rosemary
6 sprigs fresh thyme
1 T. olive oil
6 T. fresh lemon juice
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut 6 circles of parchment paper 18 inches in diameter. Place on a work surface and lightly coat the top of each circle with cooking spray. Rinse and pat dry chicken breast halves. Lay 1 piece of chicken on half of each parchment circle. Sprinkle minced ham and garlic slices over the chicken breasts. Thinly slice the unpeeled apples and arrange the slices over the chicken. Top each chicken breast with a sprig of rosemary and thyme and drizzle 1/2 tsp. olive oil and 1 T. lemon juice over each breast. Fold over parchment and crimp the edges to seal. Place packets on a large baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, until packets are puffed and lightly browned. Place parchment packets on serving plates, break oven, and serve immediately.
Yield: 6 servings
Calories: 222
Fat: 6g
FIber: 3g