Chicken Foil Packs With Vegetables Recipes

CHICKEN VEGGIE PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Flatten chicken breasts to 1/2-in. thickness; place each on a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Layer the mushrooms, carrots, onions and red pepper over chicken; sprinkle with pepper, thyme and, if desired, salt. , Fold foil around chicken and vegetables and seal tightly. Place on a baking sheet. Bake until chicken juices run clear, about 20 minutes. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

ASIAN-STYLE CHICKEN PACKETS WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees or the grill to medium-high.
• Mix the sherry or vermouth, soy sauce, oil, onions, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl.
• Add the chicken, pepper, peas, broccoli and water chestnuts to the mixture and toss until evenly coated.
• Center 1/4 of the chicken mixture on each of four 12 inch X 18 inch sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
• Bring up sides of foil; double fold the top and ends to seal packets.
• Bake for 15-18 minutes on a baking sheet in the oven or grill for 12-14 minutes in a covered grill.

DIJON CHICKEN, RICE AND GARDEN VEGETABLE FOIL PACKS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 4 (18x12-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil. Spray with cooking spray.
• Pour broth in 4-cup glass measuring cup. Add rice and rosemary; stir and let stand about 8 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed.
• In small bowl, stir together mustard, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Set aside.
• In large bowl, mix zucchini, carrots, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Divide rice mixture among foil sheets. Brush both sides of chicken with Dijon mixture; place 1 on top of each mound of rice. Divide vegetables among foil sheets, placing them next to chicken breasts.
• For each packet, bring up 2 sides of foil over chicken and vegetables so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal.
• Place packets on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 18 to 20 minutes, rotating packets one-half turn after 10 minutes, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
• Place packets on plates. Cut large X across top of each packet; carefully fold back foil.

CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI FOIL PACKS

Steps:

• Prepare grill for medium heat or preheat oven to 450°. In a large skillet, cook onion in oil over medium-high heat until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook until tender, 4-5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, basil and oregano; cook until tomato paste starts to caramelize, 6-8 minutes. Stir in broth, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook until sauce has thickened, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. , Cut each chicken breast into 3 long strips. Divide chicken strips between two 18x12-in. pieces of heavy-duty nonstick foil, placing food on dull side of foil; sprinkle with salt and pepper and top with zucchini. Spoon tomato mixture over zucchini. Fold foil around mixture, sealing tightly., Place packets on grill or in oven; cook until chicken is no longer pink, 15-20 minutes, turning once. Open packets carefully to allow steam to escape. If desired, top with additional basil.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES PACKS

Steps:

• Spray unheated grill rack with cooking spray. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
• Place each chicken breast in center of a 12-inch by 18-inch piece of foil. Divide bell peppers and potatoes evenly over chicken breasts.
• In small bowl, stir together barbecue sauce, orange juice, salt, black pepper and red pepper. Evenly drizzle over chicken and vegetables.
• Bring up 2 long sides of each piece of foil and double-fold with a 1-inch wide fold. Double-fold each end to form a packet.
• Place packets, seam side up, on rack. Cover and grill packets 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender and instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest portion of breast reads 160°F and juices run clear. Place packets on plates. Cut a large X across top of packet; fold back foil.

FOIL PACK CHICKEN AND RAINBOW VEGGIES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F/200˚C.
• Place red onion, broccoli, yellow bell pepper, baby carrots, and cherry tomatoes evenly on a baking tray. (Try not to let the vegetables overlap too much so they roast properly.)
• Season with olive oil, salt, and pepper (to taste).
• Add sprigs of thyme and garlic clove halves on top of the vegetables.
• Tear off four pieces of aluminum foil, approximately 12 in x 12 in (30 x 30 cm).
• Lay down the foil and place the chicken breast in the center for each one.
• Season both sides of the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika (all to taste).
• Add sprigs of thyme and garlic clove on top of each chicken breast.
• Bring the top and bottom edge of the foil into the center and fold a couple of times. Fold in the left and right sides a couple of times to seal the foil pack.
• Place all 4 chicken foil packs on a baking tray.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• Enjoy!

OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES IN FOIL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Cut an 18-inch wide roll of heavy-duty aluminum foil into six 12-inch long pieces.
• Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise, so the thickest part is about 1/2 inch thick and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set each seasoned chicken breast onto a single piece of aluminum foil.
• Combine olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add sliced carrots, parsnip, red bell peppers, and mushrooms. Stir to combine vegetables with the seasoned oil. Set an even amount of vegetables on top of each piece of chicken.
• Top vegetables with a whole slice of red onion and place a sprig of fresh rosemary on top of the onion.
• Fold aluminum like a book cover over the top of each serving and crimp the edges all around tightly together.
• Place foil packets with the chicken on the bottom onto a 12x18-inch rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 25 to 30 minutes. Watch out for any steam when you check the chicken for doneness. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Remove foil packets from the oven, open the packets, and serve immediately.