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Rach makes a quick, easy and healthy recipe of fish or chicken baked in parchment paper pouches—an easy method she learned from her mom.
“I use store-bought entrée-sized parchment bags, widely available and super convenient for this method of cooking,” Rach says. “Or, cut large, heart-shaped pieces of parchment from half-sheet-sized cut paper and roll edges to form empanada-shaped pouches. My family likes this dish served with a side of rice pilaf.”
Try pairing this recipe with John’s Blood Orange Collins cocktail.
Ingredients
- Four 6- to 7-ounce portions thick pieces of cod or sustainable meaty white fish of choice, OR four 6- to 7-ounce pieces boneless, skinless chicken breastSalt and pepperAbout ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), plus more for drizzling1 tablespoon lemon zest and 1 tablespoon juiceA splash of white wine or dry vermouth, about 3 tablespoons1 teaspoon red pepper flakes2 large cloves garlic, grated or chopped2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, or 2 teaspoons dried1 cup cubed feta cheese1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved, or ¾ cup drained semi-dried tomatoes1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, crushed or coarsely chopped1 small red onion or 2 shallots, chopped or thinly sliced1 cup flat-leaf parsley tops8 thin slices lemon
Yield Preparation
Preheat oven to 425˚F.
Season fish or chicken with salt and pepper. Whisk up dressing (EVOO, lemon zest and juice, white wine, red pepper flakes, garlic, and oregano), turn the cod or chicken in it, and marinate for 30 to 60 minutes if you have the time. Combine feta, tomatoes, olives, onions and parsley tops with a fat drizzle of EVOO and salt and pepper. Fill bags or top parchment with a bed of these ingredients, then top with fish or chicken and sliced lemon, roll tightly to seal and roast 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes and serve in pouches.