Spicy Chicken in Foil
Turn dinnertime into a bold and flavorful feast with this easy Spicy Chicken in Foil recipe! Featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts marinated with zesty lime juice, a drizzle of honey, and a perfect blend of smoky spices like paprika, cumin, and cayenne, this dish delivers a kick of heat balanced by natural sweetness. Paired with vibrant slices of red bell peppers and zucchini, all cooked to perfection inside individual foil packets, this recipe is as convenient as it is delicious. Perfect for meal prep or a no-mess weeknight dinner, it’s ready in just 40 minutes and guarantees well-seasoned, melt-in-your-mouth flavor. With effortless clean-up and customizable servings, Spicy Chicken in Foil is an oven-baked favorite that’s sure to spice up your dinner table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 pieces Red bell peppers, sliced
- 2 pieces Zucchini, sliced
- 4 large sheets Aluminum foil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, lime juice, and honey to form a marinade.
Place each chicken breast on a large sheet of aluminum foil.
Brush the chicken breasts evenly with the marinade on both sides.
Divide the sliced red bell peppers and zucchini evenly among the four foil packets, placing them around and on top of the chicken.
Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the chicken and vegetables in each foil packet.
Seal each foil sheet by folding up the edges and tightly crimping them together to form a packet.
Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Carefully open the foil packets to let out steam, and transfer the chicken and vegetables to plates.
Serve immediately or let the packets cool before refrigerating for meal prep.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
398 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.7 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 625 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 56.3 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 891 mg | 19% | |
*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.
