Barbecue Chicken Foil Packets
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
533 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Barbecue Chicken Foil Packets
Description
This recipe starts by arranging thinly sliced baby potatoes seasoned with olive oil, seasoned salt, and black pepper in foil packets layered with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are placed atop the potatoes and brushed generously with barbecue sauce. The packets are sealed tightly and grilled over medium-high heat for approximately 25 minutes, allowing the potatoes to soften and the chicken to cook through without drying out.
After initial cooking, packets are opened, chicken is brushed with additional barbecue sauce, and topped with shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits before returning to the grill uncovered. This step melts the cheese and crisps the bacon, adding rich flavor and texture contrast to the moist chicken and tender potatoes.
The finished dish is garnished with sliced green onions and optionally served with sour cream. The foil packet technique offers an easy cleanup and even cooking, while the combination of smoky barbecue sauce, cheddar, and bacon creates a hearty, comforting meal suitable for outdoor grilling or dinner at home.
Ensuring chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F is key for food safety, and thickness of potatoes may affect cooking time.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds baby potato thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- ¼ cup bacon bits
- ⅔ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup barbecue sauce divided
- green onion for garnish, sliced
- 4 tablespoons sour cream optional
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium high heat.
- Prepare foil packets. Lay out 4 large pieces of heavy duty foil then top each with a large piece of parchment paper (or spray with non stick spray).
- Place equal amounts of sliced potatoes and onions in the middle of each packet. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with seasoning salt and pepper.
- Place a chicken breast on top of potatoes. Brush each side of each chicken breast with barbecue sauce.
- Wrap up each foil packet by bringing two sides together and rolling it up. Then roll up each open end to seal the packet.
- Place on hot grill and cook (potatoes down) for about 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through (chicken should be 165°F).
- Cut open packet, brush chicken with more barbecue sauce if desired and top with cheddar cheese and bacon bits. Place back on grill (do not reseal) to melt about 5 minutes.
- Garnish with sour cream and chives.
Notes
- Cooking time varies with chicken breast size and potato thickness; ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- Use thinly sliced baby potatoes for even cooking and tenderness.
- Foil packets provide easy cleanup and keep moisture during grilling.
- Optionally garnish with sour cream and green onions for added flavor and creaminess.
- Nutritional information excludes optional sour cream topping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 533 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 533 | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 2867mg | 119% |
| Potassium | 1371mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 455IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 35.3mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 199mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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