Mediterranean Chicken Parcels Recipes

Steps:

• 1. In a heavy based fry pan cook the chicken in the oil so the are completely cooked - about 5-6 minutes each side depending on how thick your chicken is. Set aside to cool a bit.
• 2. In the same pan, Add the tomatoes and peppers and cook for a full 3 minutes. Add the garlic, olives and oregano and stir until the garlic is fragrant. Add salt and pepper is desired.
• 3. Grab two filo sheets, top one end with a cooked chicken piece and then top with 2 dessertspoons of tomato sauce. Carefully fold the filo to make a neat parcel. Repeat with all the chicken and tomato sauce. If making these for later - pop on a large plate and cover well and place in the fridge until needed.
• 4. Place the chicken parcels on a large baking try and brush liberally with the melted butter. Bake in a 180oC (365oF) oven for 20-25 minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200c/gas 6. Push a metal skewer through the middle of the potatoes and place in the oven.
• Place the Courgettes in the middle of a lightly oiled piece of foil, one piece of foil for each person.
• Cut a pocket in the side of the chicken breast, spread with pesto; tuck in mozzarella. Place on top of courgettes,add tomatoes and wrap the foil over. Fold top; tuck in ends.

Steps:

• Cut four pieces of foil about 10 in square. Brush the squares with the oil and set aside until needed.
• With a sharp knife, slash each chicken breast at intervals, then slice the mozzarella and place between the cuts in the chicken.
• Divide the courgettes and tomatoes between the pieces of foil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roughly chop the basil or oregano and scatter over the vegetables in each parcel.
• Place the chicken on top of each pile of veggies then wrap in the foil to enclose the vegetables and chicken, tucking in the ends.
• Place on a cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 400°F oven for about 30 minutes.
• To serve, unwrap each foil parcel and serve with rice or pasta.