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Foil Pack Barbecue Chicken

Savor Foil Pack Barbecue Chicken for Effortless Summer Fun

Enjoy effortless Foil Pack Barbecue Chicken, a healthy and quick dish perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 packets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup Barbecue Sauce Choose your favorite brand
  • 2 tbsp Honey Maple syrup is an alternative
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar Swap with white vinegar if needed
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Vegetable oil works as well
  • 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper White pepper is a milder option
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Zucchini Yellow squash is a substitute
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper Green or yellow peppers are options
  • 1 cup Yellow/Orange Bell Pepper Optional for sweetness
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential seasoning for vegetables
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions Garnish, regular onions can be used

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Oven
  • aluminum foil
  • Ziptop Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the chicken by mixing diced chicken breasts, barbecue sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and black pepper in a ziptop bag. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
  2. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400°F) or set the oven to 425°F for even cooking.
  3. Assemble the foil packs by placing marinated chicken in the center of a foil sheet, surrounded by vegetables and drizzled with olive oil.
  4. Seal the foil packets tightly to trap steam for optimal cooking.
  5. Cook the foil packets on the grill for 9-10 minutes or in the oven for about 40 minutes.
  6. Serve the packed foil barbecue chicken immediately after unwrapping, garnished with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1packetCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Perfect for summer dining and gatherings, this recipe can be customized with seasonal vegetables.

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