Chicken with Orange, Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes
If you are looking for a reliable chicken recipe, this Chicken with Orange, Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes is one to keep: 8 ingredients, 14 simple steps, ready in roughly 5 minutes. Most of the time is hands-off while the oven does its thing, which makes it an easy one to fit around other dishes. Below you will find the full ingredient list, the method, and a few tips we think make the difference.
- Cook 5 min
- Total 5 min
- Serves 4
- Level Easy
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp Dill
- 4 tsp Grated orange peel
- 3 tsp Garlic
- ¾ tsp Salt
- 4 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 Chicken breast halves, thinly sliced crosswise
- 4 cup Firmly packed torn fresh spinach leaves, about 8 ounces
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place large baking sheet in oven to heat.
- Mix dill, orange peel, garlic and salt in medium bowl. Season with pepper.
- Combine tomatoes, oil and 1 teaspoon dill mixture in small bowl.
- Add chicken to remaining dill mixture in medium bowl and toss to coat.
- Cut 4 sheets of foil each about 20 inches long.
- Arrange 1 cup spinach on 1 sheet of foil.
- Place a quarter of the sliced chicken mixture atop spinach.
- Spoon a quarter of the tomato mixture atop chicken.
- Fold foil over, enclosing contents completely and crimping edges tightly to seal.
- Repeat with remaining 3 foil sheets, forming 4 packets total.
- Arrange foil packets in single layer on heated baking sheet.
- Bake until chicken is just cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- Transfer to plates; let stand 5 minutes.
Tips for the best Chicken with Orange, Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes
- This is a 14-step recipe, so set up your workspace in the order the steps use it.
- Read the whole method before you start and measure out the 8 ingredients first — it keeps the pace relaxed once the heat is on.
- Let the chicken come up to room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking so it cooks evenly.
- Taste as you go. Seasoning at the end is fine, but adjusting halfway through gives a more balanced result.
Variations
- Individual portions: divide into ramekins or a muffin tin and reduce the baking time by about a third.
- Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.
Serving ideas
Finish with fresh herbs and serve family-style in the middle of the table.
Storage
Cool completely, then refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave until piping hot. Freezes well for up to 3 months.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make Chicken with Orange, Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes ahead of time?
Yes. It actually improves after a few hours, so make it earlier in the day and reheat gently before serving.
What can I substitute for dill?
Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.
How long does Chicken with Orange, Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes take to make?
About 5 minutes in total — roughly under an hour of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.
How many people does this Chicken with Orange, Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes recipe serve?
As written it serves 4. The quantities scale up or down in a straight line, so double everything for 4×2.
Is this Chicken with Orange, Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes recipe hard to make?
It is rated hard: 8 ingredients and 14 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.
Adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook, CC BY-SA 4.0 — source
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