Lemon Chicken Foil Packets
This Lemon Chicken Foil Packets recipe is a quick, flavorful delight! Juicy chicken, tender potatoes, and herbs come together in a hassle-free meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (divided)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (divided)
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika (divided)
- 4 cups baby potatoes (sliced into ½ inch rounds)
- 1 piece onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 piece lemon (sliced)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
Instructions
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the Oven. Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Step 2: Prepare the Marinade. In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon of black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon of paprika.
- Step 3: Season the Chicken. Place the chicken breasts in the bowl with the marinade and coat thoroughly.
- Step 4: Assemble the Veggies. On a large piece of aluminum foil, layer the sliced baby potatoes, onion, and minced garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with remaining seasonings.
- Step 5: Add the Chicken. Place marinated chicken breasts on top of the veggies and lay lemon slices on top.
- Step 6: Add Butter. Cut butter into small pieces and place on top of chicken and veggies.
- Step 7: Seal the Packets. Fold the sides of the foil over the chicken and veggies to create a sealed packet.
- Step 8: Bake. Place packets on a baking sheet and bake for about 25-30 minutes.
- Step 9: Serve and Enjoy. Carefully open packets and serve directly on plates.
Equipment
- Aluminum Foil
- Mixing Bowl
- Sharp knife
- Cutting Board
- Baking Sheet
Notes
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have available.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
- For a low-carb version, use cauliflower florets instead of potatoes.