how long do you bake a chicken breast wrapped in aluminum foil?
Wrapping chicken in aluminum foil is a modern version of the classic “en papillote” (in paper). Here is a recipe for chicken breast in paper, and those are the times they give. It’s helpful to have a thermometer test for doneness. The Thermapen is good, but you can pick up cheaper ones. Cook chicken until the thermometer reads 160 or 165. If it’s not done, re-wrap it and cook it some more.
CHICKEN BREAST BAKED WITH HERBS AND SPINACH 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast 2 sprigs fresh dill 1 whole scallion 2 tomato slices 4 spinach leaves, washed Pepper to taste Aluminum foil Vegetable spray Spray fry pan with vegetable spray. Quickly brown chicken breast on both sides. Prepare a square of foil large enough to hold the chicken. Place chicken in foil, top with dill, scallions, tomato and spinach. Sprinkle with pepper. Fold over to form a neat package. Seal edges tightly. Place in baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Serves 1. Sources: http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,1739,155177-224198,00.
