Chicken Breasts in Foil with Tomatoes, Olives, and Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 thick slices tomato
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 12 ounces)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, plus 2 sprigs thyme
- 10 small black olives, pitted
- Tear off two sheets of aluminum foil, each about 18 inches square, and place one on top of the other.
- Use the olive oil to smear a patch in the center of the foil, large enough to hold the chicken.
- Make a bed of the tomato slices, in the center, then top with the chicken breasts, salt and pepper to taste, the Parmesan, and thyme leaves.
- Add the olives and thyme sprigs.
- Fold the foil over the chicken onto itself and crimp the edges as tightly as possible by making 1- or 2-inch folds, one after the other, each sealing the other.
- Seal the package very tightly, but leave plenty of room around the chicken.
- (You can prepare the recipe up to 3 hours in advance to this point; refrigerate the package.)
- Place a skillet large enough to hold the package over high heat.
- A minute later, add the remaining oil, then pour out all but a film.
- Put the package in the skillet; it will sizzle.
- About 2 minutes later, the package will expand like a balloon; be careful of the escaping steam.
- Cook for 5 minutes longer from that point.
- Remove the package from the heat, again taking care to avoid any escaping steam.
- Let rest for 1 minute, then cut a slit down the length of the top with a knife.
- Use a knife and fork to open up the package, then spoon the chicken, garnish, and juices onto a plate and serve.
olive oil, tomato, chicken, salt, freshly grated parmesan, thyme, black olives
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/chicken-breasts-in-foil-with-tomatoes-olives-and-parmesan-recipe.html (may not work)