Foil Wrapped Chicken
Perfect for busy weeknights or a quick yet flavorful dinner, this Foil Wrapped Chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts with vibrant red bell peppers, zucchini, and fragrant herbs—all cooked together in individual foil packets for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup. Infused with a zesty garlic-lemon marinade and topped with fresh rosemary or thyme, this recipe delivers a burst of Mediterranean-inspired flavors in every bite. Whether baked in the oven or grilled to perfection, the steamed vegetables and juicy chicken make for an easy, healthy, and customizable meal. Ideal for meal prep or entertaining, this dish is a true celebration of wholesome ingredients and simple techniques.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 piece Lemon, sliced into thin rounds
- 4 sprigs Fresh rosemary or thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 pieces Red bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 2 pieces Zucchini, thinly sliced
- 4 sheets Aluminum foil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
Cut 4 large sheets of aluminum foil, about 12 inches long each, and set them aside.
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
Place one chicken breast in the center of each foil sheet and brush both sides generously with the olive oil mixture.
Top each chicken breast with 2-3 slices of lemon and a sprig of rosemary or thyme.
Evenly distribute the sliced red bell peppers and zucchini around the chicken breasts within each foil packet.
Fold the foil over the chicken and vegetables, crimping the edges to seal tightly and form individual packets.
Place the packets on a baking sheet if using the oven, or directly on the grill grates for grilling.
Cook for 20-25 minutes in the oven or grill, flipping the packets halfway through, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Carefully open the packets (watching for steam) and serve the chicken with the roasted vegetables alongside.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1617 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.8 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 2921 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.1 g | ||
| Protein | 225.6 g | 451% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 3717 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
