Chicken Parcels Recipe

You will need :-

chicken joints

salt and pepper

1 small onion

1/4 lb. mushrooms

juice of 1/2 lemon

2 oz. butter

 

Preparation Time:- 10 minutes

 

Cooking Time:- 30-45 minutes

 

Oven Setting:- 400ºF; Gas Mark 6

 

Season the chicken well with salt and pepper. Slice the onion thinly, wash the mushrooms.

 

Place a chicken joint in the centre of a square of foil, divide onions and mushrooms between each parcel, sprinkle with lemon juice and dot with butter.

 

Make a double fold along the top of the parcel, and double folds at each end. Place on baking tin and bake for 30-45 minutes. Open foil 10 minutes before the end and continue to cook uncovered. Serve from the foil for picnics. Serves 4.

 

Quick Tip

 

The addition of one tablespoon single cream to each parcel makes this a delectable dish. The same amount of soured cream or plain yoghourt with a few chopped chives added can also be used to vary the flavor.

 

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