Description
A delightful Mediterranean dish combining juicy chicken with colorful vegetables, all wrapped in convenient foil packets for easy cooking and cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, red onion)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the chicken breasts, mixed vegetables, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Lay out aluminum foil sheets large enough to create sealed packets.
- Place an equal amount of the chicken and vegetable mixture in the center of each sheet.
- Fold the foil over to create sealed packets, ensuring there are no cracks for steam to escape.
- Grill or bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender.
- Carefully open the packets, being cautious of hot steam, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: prep all ingredients the night before. This recipe works beautifully in the air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for about 15-20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, foil packets, Mediterranean, easy dinner, healthy recipe