Herbaceous Chicken Delight: Savory Thyme Terrine Recipe 🌿🍗

Chicken and Thyme Terrine 🍗🌿

Overview:

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories per Serving: 85.5
WW Points per Serving: 1 point
Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Very Low Carbs, High Protein, Weeknight, Brunch, For Large Groups, < 4 Hours

Description:

This Chicken and Thyme Terrine is not just a delicious and savory delight but also a guilt-free indulgence! With a mere 1 point on WW per serving, it’s perfect for those watching their calories. This recipe, originally known as ‘paté’, has been rechristened to ‘terrine’, a more fitting name for its character. Ideal for buffets, parties, or a light lunch, this dish promises to be a hit with your guests. You can also swap chicken for turkey breast for a delightful variation. Don’t miss out on this flavorful, easy-to-make terrine!

Ingredients:

1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, diced
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped red pepper

Instructions:

Step	Description
1	Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2	Line a standard loaf pan with foil and spray with Pam cooking spray. Sprinkle chopped parsley evenly across the bottom of the pan.
3	In a food processor, pulse the diced chicken breasts until finely ground.
4	Add in the shallots, fresh thyme leaves, dried thyme, and salt to the food processor. Process the mixture until smooth and well combined.
5	Stir in the chopped red pepper into the chicken mixture.
6	Spread the chicken and thyme mixture evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
7	Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
8	After 1 hour, remove the foil from the pan and continue baking for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees Fahrenheit.
9	Once baked, remove from the oven and let the terrine stand, covered, for 1 hour.
10	Refrigerate the terrine for at least 3 hours, or until completely chilled and set.
11	To serve, invert the pan onto a platter and carefully slice the terrine into individual portions.

Tips:

Variation: Swap the chicken breasts with turkey breast for a different flavor profile.
Make-Ahead: This terrine can be made a day ahead and refrigerated overnight for even better flavor.
Serving: Serve the terrine with a side of cranberry sauce or a light salad for a complete meal.
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts per Serving:

Calories: 85.5
Total Fat: 4.8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
Cholesterol: 27.2mg
Sodium: 179.8mg
Total Carbohydrates: 0.6g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.1g
- Sugar: 0.2g
Protein: 9.4g

Enjoy this delightful Chicken and Thyme Terrine, perfect for any occasion! 🎉🍴