Chicken in a foil packet is such a fun, delicious, and easy meal! I cook beautiful bundles of BBQ’d goodies to perfection to serve up a healthy, hearty dinner. Tender BBQ chicken breast, sweet potatoes, zucchini, bacon and so much more are nestled in these delightful foil packets!
Meat: Substitute salmon, shrimp, sausage, or pork tenderloin in place of the chicken. Potatoes: Substitute your favorite kind of potatoes in place of the sweet potato, such as Yukon gold, russet, or fingerlings. Veggies: Use your favorite combination of grilling veggies, such as corn cobs cut into 4 equal pieces, 1-inch chunks of carrots, onions cut into wedges, or whole cherry tomatoes. Sauce: Use teriyaki sauce, Buffalo sauce, pesto, or chimichurri in place of the barbecue sauce.
How to Store and Reheat
Store BBQ chicken foil packets in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave.
How to Freeze
Wrap up the foil packets as though you are about to grill them, then stack the packets in a Ziplock bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Let packets thaw in the refrigerator overnight before grilling or baking.
How to Make BBQ Chicken Foil Packets Step by Step
Season the Chicken: Light the grill to medium-high heat. Lay out 4 large pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil (or doubled-up regular aluminum foil) on a clean work surface. Place an equal amount of 1 cubed sweet potato, 2 sliced bell peppers, and 1 sliced zucchini, plus 1 chicken breast and 1 slice of bacon, on each piece of foil. Combine 2 teaspoons of kosher salt, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of ground paprika, ½ teaspoon of onion powder, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper in a small dish. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle the seasoning over the chicken and vegetables. Rub the seasoning and oil into the chicken breasts and toss the veggies until evenly coated. Prep the Foil Packets: Place the chicken atop the veggies and brush the breasts with half of the ⅓ cup of BBQ sauce. Wrap up each foil packet by bringing two sides together, folding the foil down into the center, and folding in the two ends of the packet. Grill the Foil Packets: Grill the packets for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F and the potatoes are cooked through. Remove the bacon slice from each packet and chop into bits. Sprinkle back over the foil packets. Brush the chicken with the remaining barbecue sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro and avocado slices to serve.
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