A perfectly baked golden brown puff pastry sits with beautiful imperfections, a testament to it being handmade. Peeking from underneath is succulent chicken, glistening with the zesty lemon thyme sauce. The plate is accessorized with a few sprigs of fresh thyme and a slice of lemon, adding fresh pops of color.

Lemon Thyme Chicken en Croute

Name: Lemon Thyme Chicken en Croute
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: Lemon Thyme, 2 sprigs fresh; Chicken Breasts, 4 pieces boneless and skinless; Puff Pastry, 500 grams; Garlic, 2 cloves minced; White Wine, 1/2 cup; Dijon Mustard, 2 tablespoons; Heavy Cream, 1 cup; Parmesan Cheese, 1/2 cup grated; Lemon, 1 zested and juiced; Olive oil, As needed; Salt, As per taste; Pepper, As per taste

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 40 minutes

Style French

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: June 06, 2025

Embrace the charisma of French cuisine with our luscious Lemon Thyme Chicken en Croute. It's a delightful fusion of classic French flavors with a refreshing Lemon Thyme twist, making it a testament to the vibrance of the season.

Ingredients (for 4)

Lemon thyme - 2 sprigs - fresh
Chicken breasts - 4 pieces - boneless and skinless
Puff pastry - 500 grams
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
White wine - 1/2 cup
Dijon mustard - 2 tablespoons
Heavy cream - 1 cup
Parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup - grated
Lemon - 1 - zested and juiced
Olive oil - As needed
Salt - As per taste
Pepper - As per taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🌡️🕓

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2 - 🍋🧂🐔

Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and the lemon zest. Drizzle olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken from both sides until golden. Set aside the chicken.
Step 3 - 🍳🍋🍷

In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté until aromatic. Then add the white wine, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and pull in thyme from the Lemon Thyme sprigs. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the wine evaporates slightly.
Step 4 - 🥛🧀🥄

In the saucepan, add the heavy cream and the grated parmesan cheese, stirring until well incorporated. Allow it to simmer for a few more minutes until the sauce has slightly thickened.
Step 5 - 🍽️🐔🥐

Roll out the puff pastry and place the chicken breasts at equal distances. Spoon the creamy sauce evenly over the chicken.
Step 6 - 🥩🔒🥯

Fold the puff pastry over the chicken and sauce, making sure to seal the edges tightly.
Step 7 - 🕑🥐🔥

Bake the prepared pastry for around 20-25 minutes until the pastry turns golden.
Step 8 - 🕜😀🍽️

Allow the pastry to rest for 5 minutes before serving, to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.

Additional

For an extra tangy twist, substitute the white wine with dry rosé. This recipe can be a fun family activity, kids can help roll the puff pastry and assemble the dish. But remember, always supervise children in the kitchen.