5 from 72 votes
Barbecue Chicken Foil Packets
Barbecue Chicken Foil Packets combine thinly sliced baby potatoes, seasoned and topped with boneless skinless chicken breasts brushed in barbecue sauce, then wrapped and grilled. The method steams and roasts the potatoes and chicken simultaneously, retaining moisture and infusing smoky barbecue flavor. Topping with cheddar cheese and bacon bits melts into a savory finish, making a convenient and flavorful meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
533 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 533
% 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.