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Foil Packet Chicken Recipe

Quick and easy to prepare, this simple recipe is perfect for grilling season or for camping! Marinate the chicken and asparagus ahead of time for even more flavor.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 402 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1.5 to 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped into bite sized pieces
  • 1 pound asparagus trimmed and chopped
  • ½ cup red onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon zest 2 lemons, zested
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp sea salt to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

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  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!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving (of 4) Calories 402kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 54g (108%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 167mg (56%) Sodium 907mg (38%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 402

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (of 4)
Calories 402kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 54g 108%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 167mg 56%
Sodium 907mg 38%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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