Grilled Southwestern Pork Foil Packs Recipes

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN FOIL PACKET RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat outdoor grill to medium-high heat or preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, stir together corn, salsa and beans until evenly combined.
• Place four 18" x 12" pieces of heavy foil on counter and spray each with cooking spray. Divide the veggie mixture evenly among the packets and place one cilantro sprig on top.
• Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and pepper and approximately 1 tsp taco seasoning per breast. Place seasoned chicken on top of veggies.
• Fold long sides of foil up and over chicken and bring edges together. Roll the foil together, moving downward until 1"-2" from top of chicken. Fold both short ends together to seal the packet, but make sure to leave enough space inside the packet for steam expansion.
• Place packets directly on grill or on a baking sheet in the oven. Grill 15-20 minutes or bake 30-35 minutes in the oven, until the center is no longer pink. Cooking times may vary depending upon thickness of chicken breasts.
• Remove from grill or oven and carefully open packets to allow steam to escape. Sprinkle an equal amount of cheese on top of each piece of chicken, close foil and allow it to sit 2 minutes or until cheese has melted. Serve with a lime wedge for squeezing and enjoy!

PORK 'N' VEGGIE PACKETS

Steps:

• Divide the pork, broccoli, carrots, water chestnuts, green pepper and onions evenly among four pieces of double-layered heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. x 12 in.). Combine the soy sauce, sesame oil and ginger; drizzle over pork and vegetables. Fold foil around filling and seal tightly., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender and pork is no longer pink. Serve with rice if desired.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PACKETS FROM REYNOLDS WRAP®

Steps:

• Combine 1/3 cup olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder in a large resealable plastic bag. Mix thoroughly to combine. Add chicken tenders and fully coat. Transfer to refrigerator and marinate for 2 hours.
• Preheat grill to 425 degrees F. Combine red pepper, yellow pepper, onion, jalapenos, and corn in a large bowl. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Center one-fourth of the pepper mixture evenly on a sheet of Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil. Place two marinated chicken tenders on top of pepper mixture.
• Bring up foil sides. Double-fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Repeat to make four packets.
• Grill 15 to 20 minutes in covered grill, or until chicken is chicken is tender and juices run clear or meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F.

GRILLED HONEY-BARBECUE PORK FOIL PACKS

Steps:

• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Spray half of one side of four 18x12-inch sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil with cooking spray.
• Mix barbecue sauce, honey and cumin in small bowl. Place 1 pork chop, 3 pieces corn, 1/4 cup carrots and 1/2 cup potato wedges on center of each sprayed foil sheet; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Spoon 3 tablespoons sauce mixture over pork and vegetables on each sheet.
• Fold foil over pork and vegetables so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again. Allow space on sides for circulation and expansion.
• Grill packets 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until pork is slightly pink in center. Place packets on plates. Cut large X across top of each packet; fold back foil.

GRILLED HONEY BBQ PORK PACKS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 4 (18x12-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil; spray with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix barbecue sauce, honey and cumin. Place 1 pork chop, 3 pieces corn, 1/4 cup carrots and 1/2 cup potato wedges on center of each foil sheet. Spoon 3 tablespoons sauce mixture over pork and vegetables on each sheet.
• Bring up 2 sides of foil 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. Cover grill; cook over medium-low heat 15 to 20 minutes, rotating packets 1/2 turn after 10 minutes, until pork is no longer pink and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160°F. To serve, cut large X across top of each packet; carefully fold back foil to allow steam to escape.

GRILLED SOUTHWESTERN PORK FOIL PACKS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut two 18x12-inch pieces of heavy-duty foil. Spray half of one side of each piece with cooking spray.
• In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling; remove from heat. Stir in rice and 2 teaspoons Mexican seasoning; let stand about 5 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Stir in corn, bell pepper and onions.
• Sprinkle each pork chop with 1/2 teaspoon Mexican seasoning; place on center of sprayed half of foil. Spoon rice mixture over pork. Fold foil over pork and rice so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again. Allow space on sides for circulation and expansion.
• Cover and grill packets over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160°F. Place packets on plates. Cut large X across top of each packet; fold back foil. Serve with salsa.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium high heat.
• Slice onion and pepper cross-wise (to make circles). In small bowl, combine soy sauce and soup.
• For each chop, tear off a large square of aluminum foil. Layer onion slice on bottom, then pork chop. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then spoon soup sauce over chop. Top with a green pepper slice.
• Bring up foil sides. Double fold top and ends to seal, leaving some extra room at top for air circulation.
• Grill 10 to 12 minutes.
• Be careful of steam when opening packets to eat.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN & RICE FOIL PACKETS

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with 3 sheets of foil (about 6-8 inches) and set aside.
• Combine the brown rice, water and 2 tablespoons taco seasoning in a medium bowl and soak for 5 minutes. DIvide rice (and it's water) into 3 sheets of foil.
• Pound chicken with a meat tenderizer or a rolling-pin until they are even. Seasoning each chicken breast generously with the reaming taco seasoning. Place the chicken on the rice. Top each chicken with a few tablespoons of salsa and a sprinkle of cheese. Add the veggies and beans on the sides of the chicken. Drizzle each packet with olive oil and fold the sides of the foil over the chicken, covering completely; seal the packets closed.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until chicken's internal temperature reaches 165F. Remove from oven and carefully open up the foils; put the packets under the broiler for 3 to 4 minutes. Squeeze fresh lime juice on each packet, garnish with cilantro and sour-cream if desired and serve.