Baked Chicken and Vegetable Packets

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 red onion, julienned
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 red pepper, julienned
• 1 celery stalk, julienned
• 1/2 zucchini, julienned
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• Fresh thyme sprigs, optional
• Fresh parsley, chopped, optional
• Ginger, minced, optional
• 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 4 teaspoons lemon juice, divided

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut four large rectangles of parchment paper or foil and fold in half to create a crease.
2. 2 Place each chicken breast in the middle of the paper. Season with salt and pepper, then top with julienned vegetables, garlic, herbs, and spices.
3. 3 Drizzle each packet with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Fold the paper in half and crimp edges tightly to seal.
4. 4 Transfer packets to a baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.