This Southwestern Chicken Foil Packets recipe is BIG on flavour, and easy to make. A tasty, hearty meal to cook over a grill or campfire!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Marinating Time2 hourshrs
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4Servings
Calories: 379kcal
Equipment
Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil
Ingredients
Marinated Chicken:
2Large Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts(or 4 small ones)
2tablespoonOlive Oil
Juice and Zest of 1 Lime
1teaspoonChili Powder
1teaspoonGarlic Powder
½teaspoonDried Oregano
½teaspoonGround Cumin
½teaspoonOnion Powder
½teaspoonSmoked Paprika
¼teaspoonSalt
Assembly:
Cooking Spray
2cupsPrepared Mexican Rice - 250 gram Pouch
1cupCanned Black BeansDrained and Rinsed
1cupCanned or Frozen CornDrained
1Poblano PepperSliced
Jalapeno Slices
Garnishes - Lime SlicesCilantro, Sour Cream
Instructions
Marinated Chicken:
Trim the chicken breasts, if needed. Cut each into 2 equal pieces and place in a medium freezer baggie.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the remaining marinated chicken ingredients (Oil, Lime Juice, and Spices).
Pour the marinade into the baggie of chicken, push most of the air out of the baggie, and seal. Gently massage the bag to coat the chicken pieces.
Chill for at least 2 hours.
Assembly:
About 40 minutes before you plan to serve the meal, get a medium fire going. You can cook this on a charcoal grill, a BBQ, or on a grill plate over a campfire.
For each pouch:
Lay 2 good sized pieces of heavy duty foil crosswise to each other, then spray generously with nonstick cooking spray.
Place one marinated chicken breast, and about one quarter of the rice, black beans, corn, and in the center of the foil. Season the veggies with a little salt and pepper.
Top with jalapeno slices, if desired.
Fold the foil ends in, rolling to form a well sealed packet. (See photos in the post, for how I do it.)
Cook over your fire or grill until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F when an instant read thermometer is inserted, and the vegetables are as done as you like.
Notes
Leftovers can be cooled to room temperature, transferred to an airtight container, and chilled for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.