Italian Appetizer (Antipasti) Recipes - Italian Vegetable Parcels (Verdure Pollo in Cartoccio) Recipe

Ingredients

• 45 ml/3 tbsp olive oil

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 10 ml/2 tsp chopped fresh herbs

• 4 chicken breasts

• 450 g/1lb courgettes (zucchini), thinly sliced

• 1 aubergine (eggplant), diced

• 1 red onion, sliced

• 1 small green (bell) pepper, chopped

• 2 tomatoes, chopped

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Method:

1. Blend the oil and garlic together with the chopped herbs in a bowl.

2. Cut the chicken into 1 cm/1/2 in strips and add to the marinade. Allow to marinate while preparing the remaining ingredients.

3. Divide the courgettes, aubergine, onion, green pepper and tomatoes between four large foil squares.

4. Divide the chicken among the four portions and pour over the marinade. Season with the salt and pepper and wrap up tightly.

5. Cook for 20 minutes in a preheated oven at 200°C/400°F/gas mark 6. Place on warm plates, open and serve.