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Barbecue Chicken Foil Packets

5/28/19

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Barbecue Chicken Foil Packets are the perfect easy dinner for summer. They can be baked or grilled with practically no clean-up! Made with tender chicken coated in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce with your favorite veggies. Options for Whole30, low carb, keto and paleo.

This recipe for Barbecue Chicken Foil Packets are the perfect easy meal for summer. Best of all, they can be baked or grilled on the BBQ with practically no clean-up! Made with tender chicken made in foil packs, coated in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce with your favorite, summer veggies.Great for Sunday meal prep or making ahead for packing into work or school lunches.

Updated May 2019

AN EASY CHICKEN DINNER IDEA FOR SUMMER

With summer in full swing, the last thing most of us want is to be stuck indoors when it’s nice outside.

This recipe for Barbecue Chicken Foil Packets is the perfect easy dinner recipe to have in your back pocket.

Foil packet dinners are all the rage right now since they so easy to put together. As much as we love these BBQ Chicken Foil Packs, a few of our favorites include these Mediterranean Salmon Foil Packets, Teriyaki Salmon Foil Packs to Chicken Fajita Foil Packs.

They are just so darn simple to put together with practically no clean up and the best part? You can customize them with what you like or have in your fridge.

This recipe for Barbecue Chicken Foil Packets are the perfect easy meal for summer. Best of all, they can be baked or grilled on the BBQ with practically no clean-up! Made with tender chicken made in foil packs, coated in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce with your favorite, summer veggies.Great for Sunday meal prep or making ahead for packing into work or school lunches.

INGREDIENTS YOU NEED FOR THIS FOIL PACKET DINNER:

FOR THE FOIL PACKS:

Chicken breast –  feel free to use chicken thighs if you like

Vegetables: Broccoli, bell peppers, zucchini and corn (leave out for low carb / keto)

Barbecue Sauce: We love using Primal Kitchen’s BBQ Sauce since it’s delicious, has no added sugar is Whole30 friendly, paleo & low carb but you can definitely use your favorite BBQ Sauce like Stubbs or Baby Ray’s.

Sweetener: If you want to sweeten things up, you can add a drop of liquid Monk Fruit Sweetener or your preferred liquid sweetener of choice such as maple syrup, honey or pureed dates.

Apple Cider Vinegar: adds a touch of tangy-ness

Smoked Paprika: adds a smokiness

Chili Powder: to add some heat

HOW TO MAKE BARBECUE CHICKEN FOIL PACKETS:

  • Begin by mixing the sauce together with barbecue sauce. We like using Primal Kitchen but feel free to use your favorite.  chicken breasts that you coat in a delicious sweet and tangy barbecue sauce.
  • Add your favorite chopped veggies – I used zucchini, bell peppers, red onion,  corn and broccoli.
  • Divide the ingredients onto four 18 x 12 sheets of foil (you can also add a layer of parchment paper inside the foil if you prefer using parchment paper instead)
  • Seal up the packets and toss onto the grill until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Sprinkle with some fresh parsley and you’ve got the perfect summer meal!

These BBQ Chicken Foil Packets are an easy, flavor-packed meal with virtually no-clean-up!

This recipe for Barbecue Chicken Foil Packets are the perfect easy meal for summer. Best of all, they can be baked or grilled on the BBQ with practically no clean-up! Made with tender chicken made in foil packs, coated in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce with your favorite, summer veggies.Great for Sunday meal prep or making ahead for packing into work or school lunches.

Helpful tips to make the best foil packet dinners:

  • when baking chicken breasts in foil, you’re going to want to drizzle with oil to prevent sticking and season generously with salt and pepper first
  • fold foil packets by wrapping the corners into an envelope lengthwise then roll the ends up to ensure they are well sealed. You want to ensure the juices stay inside.

Can you make foil packets ahead of time?

Yes! The great thing about foil packets is that they are easy to make ahead. You just assemble the ingredients into the foil packs ahead of time then place them in the cooler or fridge.

Once you are ready to cook or reach your destination, remove from the cooler or fridge and place on the grill or in the oven.

What can I use instead of aluminum foil?

If you prefer not to use foil, you can place the ingredients on parchment paper and on a baking sheet for the oven and on a cast iron pan for the grill.

Can you freeze foil packs?

Yes, you can absolutely freeze foil packs. However, for this particular recipe, I would suggest leaving out the zucchini and bell peppers before freezing as they can get soggy. Just add them in when you’re ready to cook.
 
Remember to use thick aluminum foil or double wrap your foil to prevent tearing.

Can you make foil packs in the oven?

Definitely. To make bbq chicken foil packets, place the packets on a baking sheet and bake at 425 F for 25-30 minutes.
 

Reasons we love this healthy dinner recipe:

  • easy to make in under 30 minutes
  • super delicious and simple to customize with options for keto, low carb, whole30, paleo
  • Macros: 208 Calories, 6 grams NET carbs, 25 grams of protein (with Primal Kitchen BBQ sauce and minus the corn)

More foil packet meals:

Shrimp Fajita Foil Packets

Steak Foil Packets

Teriyaki Beef Foil Packets

This  first appeared on The Recipe Critic.

5 from 1 vote
Close up view of Barbecue Chicken Foil Packet with corn, parsley and bell peppers on a grey background
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Barbecue Chicken Foil Packets
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 

Barbecue Chicken Foil Packets are the perfect easy meal for summer. Best of all, they can be baked or grilled with practically no clean-up! Made with tender chicken coated in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce with your favorite, summer veggies. Options for Whole30, low carb, keto and paleo.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbecue, camping, chicken, foil packets, grillling, vegetables, zucchini
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 208 kcal
Author: Kelly
Ingredients
For the Barbecue Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce , I used Primal Kitchen but feel free to use your favorite
  • 1-2 Tablespoons liquid Monk Fruit sweetener , OR other compliant sweetener of your choice (honey, maple syrup, stevia etc. )
  • 1 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
For the Foil Packets:
  • heavy duty foil , plus parchment paper if preferred*
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts , pounded to even thickness
  • Himalayan sea salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil OR avocado oil
  • 1 zucchini chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper cut into chunks
  • ¼ red onion cut into small chunks
Optional:
  • 1 ear of corn , kernels removed (leave out for low carb & keto)
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat or the oven to 425 degrees F. Cut four 18 x 12-inch squares of foil* and layout on a flat surface. Place one chicken breast in the middle of each piece of foil and divide the vegetables evenly into each packet. arranging them around the chicken.

  2. Drizzle the chicken and vegetables with oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

  3. In a bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, sweetener, vinegar, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Brush sauce on both sides of the chicken, reserving enough for later. Sprinkle with half of the chopped parsley.

  4. Fold the foil over the chicken and seal to close off the packets.
To Grill the Foil Packets:
  1. Place foil packets onto grill and grill for 7-8 minutes, then flip over and grill for an additional 6-8 minutes (depending on the thickness of the chicken) or until chicken is cooked through.

  2. Remove from the grill and carefully open the foil packets. Brush chicken with reserved sauce and top with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
To Make the Foil Packets in the Oven:
  1. Place foil packets on a baking sheet and cook for 25-35 minutes (or until chicken is cooked through (depends on your oven and how thick the chicken is) and rotating tray once). Time varies depending on the thickness of the chicken. Remove baking sheet from oven. Brush chicken with reserved sauce and top with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

*if you prefer using parchment paper instead - you can also cut four 18 x 12 inch parchment paper squares and place them on top of the foil and place the salmon and vegetables on the parchment paper. Then double wrap the packets with the foil layer on the outside.

Nutrition Facts
Barbecue Chicken Foil Packets
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 208 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 25g50%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

 

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Posted May 28, 2019 In Chicken, Foil Packet, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Keto / Low Carb, Meal Prep, paleo, Recipes, Refined Sugar-Free, Whole30

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Comments

  1. Dawn @ The Kitchen and a Latte -

    June 2, 2019 at 8:41 am

    5 stars
    These look so easy and delicious 🙂 We love grilling here and foil packets make life so easy! I make vegetables in foil packs but never tried adding the chicken to it. Going to be trying this one day very soon! Our favorite BBQ sauce is from a local shop and it has raspberry and chipotle in it – not as spicy as I usually like but not too spicy for the rest of the family.

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  2. Luna -

    August 20, 2017 at 8:32 am

    Yum yum! The chicken has such a nice color!

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  3. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen -

    August 15, 2017 at 10:38 am

    Oh wow, must be so healthy and I love the look of the loaf, so pretty, Kelly. I am sure my chicken loving husband would love this.

    Reply
  4. Emma -

    August 13, 2017 at 11:34 am

    The hubby will love these, I’m so grateful to you Kelly if it wasn’t for you the hubby would never get a homemade meat based meal. 😀

    Reply

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