Chicken and Vegetable Foil Packets
In short: Chicken, baby potatoes and vegetables sealed in foil with garlic butter and herbs, then baked or grilled. No pans to scrub. It takes about 50 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 420 kcal
Foil packets steam everything in its own juices, so the chicken stays tender and the vegetables pick up the garlic butter. Each person gets a packet to open at the table, which makes this a fun dinner for children and a good option for camping or the grill. Cutting the potatoes small is the one rule, since they need the longest. Serve straight from the foil with a squeeze of lemon.
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 200°C (400°F), or heat a grill to medium-high. Tear off four sheets of heavy-duty foil, each about 40 cm (16 inches) long.
- Whisk the butter, garlic, oil, salt, pepper, oregano and paprika in a large bowl.
- Add the chicken, potatoes, zucchini, pepper and onion and toss until everything is coated.
- Divide the mixture among the foil sheets, mounding it in the center. Fold the foil over and crimp the edges tightly to seal, leaving a little space inside for steam.
- Place the packets on a baking tray and bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or grill with the lid closed for 20 to 25 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the chicken reads 74°C (165°F).
- Open one corner carefully, because hot steam escapes. Check a potato and a piece of chicken, and close up again for 5 minutes if needed.
- Squeeze lemon over each packet, sprinkle with parsley and serve in the foil.
Tips
- Cut the potatoes smaller than everything else, because they cook the slowest. Microwave them for 3 minutes first if you are short on time.
- Use any vegetables you like: green beans, corn, carrots, mushrooms or cherry tomatoes. Keep the pieces small and similar in size.
Questions and answers
Can I prepare foil packets ahead of time?
Yes. Assemble and seal the packets up to 8 hours ahead and keep them in the fridge. Add 3 to 5 minutes to the cooking time.
Can I cook chicken foil packets on a campfire?
Yes. Place the packets on a grate over hot coals for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once. Use double-layered foil to avoid tears.
How do I know when the packets are done?
Open one packet and check that the chicken reads 74°C (165°F) and a piece of potato is soft when pierced.
How long does it take to make Chicken and Vegetable Foil Packets?
About 50 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 30 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Chicken and Vegetable Foil Packets?
About 420 kcal per serving, with 37 g of protein, 25 g of carbohydrates and 19 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 420 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 37 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Fat | 19 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
