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Lemon Chicken & Asparagus Foil Packs

Simple lemon chicken & asparagus foil packs are an easy and incredibly delicious 30-minute meal you can either grill, or bake any time of the year.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 148 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness, OR 6-8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (see note)
  • 1 large bundle of asparagus spears (about 1 pound)
  • 1 lemon divided
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Stir together butter, garlic, juice of the remaining lemon, and Italian seasoning. Brush over chicken and asparagus. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Fold the foil over the chicken and asparagus to close off the pack, pinch the ends together so the pack stays closed.
  6. 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

  • Chicken thighs tend to be smaller than most chicken breasts so if you are going to use thighs, use 1-2 depending on the size of the thigh - for smaller, you'll probably want two in a single foil pack, if they are larger you could get away with using one in a foil pack. Just remember each pack is for one person so you want as much chicken as will fill that person!

Nutrition Information

Calories 148kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 144mg (6%) Potassium 493mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 109IU (2%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 148

% 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.