Description
Chicken foil packets are a simple and flavorful meal made by sealing chicken and vegetables in foil and baking or grilling them to tender perfection with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups chopped fresh vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, zucchini, onions, carrots)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary
- Aluminum foil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) or heat the grill to medium-high.
- Lay out large sheets of aluminum foil for each serving.
- Place a chicken piece in the center of each foil sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and top with fresh herbs.
- Add chopped vegetables around the chicken.
- Fold and seal the foil to form packets.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or grill for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Carefully open foil packets, watch for steam, and serve.
Notes
- Feel free to swap in your favorite seasonal vegetables.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked.
- Packets can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 foil packet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
