🍗 BBQ Chicken Foil Packets (Easy & Flavorful)
Juicy chicken with veggies and barbecue sauce, all cooked in foil — perfect for the oven, grill, or campfire.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, corn)
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper
- Optional: garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder
- Optional: fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
- Oven: 400°F (200°C)
- Grill: medium heat
2️⃣ Prepare foil
- Tear 4 large sheets of aluminum foil (about 12×12 inches).
- Lightly oil each sheet.
3️⃣ Assemble packets
- Place 1 chicken breast in center of each foil sheet.
- Top with vegetables.
- Drizzle BBQ sauce and olive oil over everything.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
4️⃣ Seal packets
- Fold foil over chicken and veggies; crimp edges to seal tightly.
5️⃣ Cook
- Oven: 25–30 minutes
- Grill: 20–25 minutes
- Check internal temperature of chicken: 165°F (74°C)
6️⃣ Serve
- Carefully open foil (steam will be hot).
- Optional: garnish with fresh herbs.
🌿 Tips & Variations
- Add potatoes or sweet potatoes for a hearty meal.
- Use spicy BBQ sauce or add a pinch of chili flakes for heat.
- Layer in pineapple chunks for a sweet BBQ twist.
- Double the packets for meal prep — they store well in the fridge for 2–3 days.
If you want, I can also give you:
- Cheesy BBQ chicken foil packets
- Low-carb veggie-focused packets
- Slow cooker BBQ chicken foil style
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