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Garlic Butter Chicken and Vegetable Foil Packets ready for grilling or baking

Garlic Butter Chicken and Vegetable Foil Packets

A simple, one-pan dinner featuring juicy chicken and tender vegetables, wrapped in foil for easy cleanup and delicious flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken and vegetables
  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, onions, broccoli, green beans, baby potatoes) Cut veggies evenly for consistent cooking.
  • 2-3 tablespoons butter Use for garlic butter version.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 pinch paprika or Italian seasoning Optional seasoning
  • to taste BBQ sauce For BBQ version.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Optional, for finishing.
  • to taste parsley Optional, for finishing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or grill to medium heat.
  2. Tear off large sheets of foil and lightly oil them.
  3. Place chopped vegetables in the center of each foil sheet.
  4. Add the chicken on top of the vegetables.
  5. For garlic butter, melt the butter and stir in minced garlic, salt, pepper, and seasoning.
  6. Spoon the garlic butter mixture over everything.
  7. For BBQ, season the chicken with salt and pepper, then brush on BBQ sauce.
  8. Fold the foil up and seal it well to keep the steam inside.
Cooking
  1. Bake for 20 to 28 minutes depending on chicken thickness and veggie choice, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  2. Carefully open packets, as steam will be hot.
  3. Finish with lemon juice or herbs if desired.

Notes

Cut dense vegetables into smaller pieces for more even cooking. Ensure packets are sealed tightly to prevent steam from escaping. Chicken thighs are recommended for juiciness.