Foil Packet Chicken Recipe

1. Get out two to four long sheets of foil and lay them on a flat surface such as a counter top or a cutting board. Fold up the sides of the aluminum foil, creating a boat.
2. Chop off the barky ends of the asparagus stalks and discard. Chop the remaining spears into 2-inch pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
3. Similarly, chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces, slice the onion, and mince the garlic. Add these ingredients to the large bowl with the asparagus.
4. Add the avocado oil, lemon zest, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
5. Toss everything together until the ingredients are combined and everything is coated in oil and seasonings.
6. Divide the chicken and asparagus mixture between the two to four sheets of aluminum foil laying on a flat surface. Fold the edges and sides of the foil, creating a sealed packet.

Baking Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit while preparing the foil packets.
2. Place the foil packets on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken breasts reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (or 180 for thighs).

Grilling Instructions:

1. Preheat a gas grill to a medium-high heat setting (350 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit). If using a charcoal grill, heat the coals 20 minutes before you intend to cook. Spread the hot coals over one section of the bottom of the grill.
2. Divide chicken and asparagus mixture between 4 foil packets (rather than two) and use two layers of aluminum foil for easy flipping.
3. Grill over indirect heat with the lid down on the grill for 8 minutes. Flip the packets and grill for another 5-6 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.

Serve Foil Packet Chicken:

1. Carefully open the packets using tongs to prevent hot steam from getting a hand.
2. Insert a digital thermometer into the center of several pieces of chicken to spot check their temperature.
3. Use a spoon to separate some of the pieces of chicken as they tend to stick together during the baking process.
4. Serve chicken and asparagus foil packs with any additional side dishes such as salad or roasted veggies, and enjoy!