Description
These BBQ Chicken Foil Packets are a simple and delicious way to enjoy a complete meal with juicy chicken, flavorful veggies, and a smoky barbecue twist, all cooked together in convenient foil packets. Perfect for summer grilling or easy oven baking!
Ingredients
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For the Foil Packets:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 cups baby red potatoes (halved)
- 2 ears corn (cut into thirds or quarters)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 zucchini (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat or the oven to 400°F. Toss potatoes, corn, bell pepper, and zucchini with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika in a bowl.
- Assemble: Cut 4 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place 1 chicken breast on each foil sheet and brush with barbecue sauce. Divide the vegetables among the packets, arranging them around the chicken.
- Cook: Seal each packet tightly and grill for 20–25 minutes or bake for 30–35 minutes until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender.
- Serve: Open packets carefully, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve hot.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite BBQ sauce and vegetables.
- Enhance with pineapple slices or shredded cheese for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 foil packet
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
