Lemon Chicken & Asparagus Foil Packs
User Reviews
4.5
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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
148 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Chicken & Asparagus Foil Packs
Description
This recipe arranges individual portions of chicken and trimmed asparagus spears on foil squares, accompanied by thin lemon slices for fresh acidity. A mixture of melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and lemon juice is brushed over the contents before each pack is sealed tightly to trap steam during cooking.
Cooking can be done on a grill over medium-high heat or baked in the oven at 400°F until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and asparagus reaches desired tenderness. The sealed packets preserve moisture, resulting in juicy chicken breasts or thighs and crisp-tender asparagus infused with lemon and garlic flavors.
Portion control is built in by using one foil pack per serving. Cooking times vary slightly depending on protein cuts and grill or oven heat level. The recipe suggests adjusting the number of chicken thighs per pack based on size to balance portions appropriately.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast pounded to even thickness, OR 6-8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (see note, boneless skinless
- 1 large asparagus about 1 pound, bundle of spears
- 1 lemon divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Lay four 12x12 inch squares of foil out on a flat surface. Place one chicken breasts (or 1-2 thighs) in the middle of each piece of foil.
- Trim the flat end of the asparagus at 1-2 inches from the end and discard. Cut the remaining spears in half and divided them between the foil packs.
- Thinly slice one of the lemons and divide the slices between the foil packs, tucking the slices in, around, and between the chicken and asparagus.
- Stir together butter, garlic, juice of the remaining lemon, and Italian seasoning. Brush over chicken and asparagus. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fold the foil over the chicken and asparagus to close off the pack, pinch the ends together so the pack stays closed.
- Grill over medium-high heat for 7-9 minutes on each side OR bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and asparagus is tender. Serve immediately.
Notes
- When using chicken thighs, adjust quantity per foil pack based on size; smaller thighs may require two per pack to provide adequate portion size.
- Each foil pack is intended as a single serving with balanced amounts of chicken and asparagus.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 144mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 493mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 109IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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