Chicken Foil Packet Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: turkey breast

Chicken thighs are more flavorful and often less expensive.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: asparagus

💰Cheaper: carrots

Carrots are more affordable and add crunch.

zucchini

🥗Healthier: yellow squash

💰Cheaper: cucumbers

Cucumbers are a refreshing, low-calorie alternative.

Mix together 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl.

Wash and dry the chicken breasts, then cut pockets into them for stuffing.

Brush olive oil on the chicken breasts to help the seasoning stick.

Sprinkle the mixed spices over the chicken, rubbing it in lightly on both sides.

If using stuffing, fill the pockets in the chicken breasts and secure them with toothpicks.

Prepare two separate foil packets, one for each chicken breast.

Cut up onions and place them around the chicken in the foil.

Cut baby potatoes in half and add them to the foil along with asparagus.

Drizzle a little olive oil over the vegetables and sprinkle the remaining seasoning on top.

Wrap the foil over the chicken and vegetables, crimping the top and folding in the sides to seal.

Place the wrapped packets on a baking sheet and put them in a preheated oven at 375°F for 45 to 55 minutes.

Check the internal temperature of the chicken, ensuring it reaches at least 165°F.

After 50 minutes, carefully open the packets and check the chicken temperature, which should be around 170°F.

Optionally, place the opened packets under the broiler for about 2 minutes to brown the chicken.

Serve directly from the foil or transfer to a serving tray, remembering to remove the toothpicks.

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