Grilled Herbed Chicken & Potato Foil Packs
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
523 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Herbed Chicken & Potato Foil Packs
Description
This recipe uses garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, dill, salt, and pepper to season chicken and vegetables, which are tossed in cooking oil before being distributed on foil sheets. The foil is carefully folded to trap moisture, baking the contents in their own juices on a preheated grill. Cooking times vary between 15 to 22 minutes, flipping the packs halfway through to ensure even cooking.
The tightly sealed packs produce tender chicken and soft but firm potatoes with mushrooms adding earthiness. Herb seasonings infuse aroma throughout the cooking process, enhancing the overall flavor profile. This makes for a convenient, cooked-in-one-dish meal suitable for outdoor grilling or a simple dinner approach.
These foil packs can be prepared in advance and kept chilled overnight before grilling, making this recipe suitable for meal prep or easy event cooking. Serving immediately after grilling retains the dish’s juiciness and freshness.
Ingredients
- 6-8 chicken thigh OR 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon basil dried
- ¼ teaspoon dill dried
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 - 1 ½ pounds potato red or gold potatoes work best in this recipe), thinly sliced (about 2 cups potato slices
- 1 cup mushroom sliced
Instructions
- Stir together seasonings and set aside. Add oil to a bowl along with chicken, potatoes, and mushrooms and toss to coat everything in the oil.
- Lay out 4 12x12 sheets of nonstick foil on a flat surface. Divide chicken, potatoes, and mushrooms between each of the foil sheets. (If using thighs there should be 1-2 per foil sheet, if using breasts there should be 1 per foil sheet) Sprinkle with seasoning mixture.
- Fold foil over the chicken-potato-mushroom mixture and scrunch the ends of the foil together to close off the foil pack.
- Place foil packs on preheated grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, then flip and cook another 5-7 minutes. Check the chicken for doneness, once cooked through, garnish with fresh herbs if desired (such as thyme, rosemary, or oregano) and serve immediately.
Notes
- Prepare the foil packs ahead of time and store them in a cool container overnight before grilling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 523 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 523kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 461mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 1706mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 52IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 57mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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