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A Southwest Chicken foil packet, with Southwest marinated chicken, black beans, corn, Mexican rice, and poblano peppers.
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Southwestern Chicken Foil Packets

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 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Marinating Time2 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 379kcal

Equipment

  • Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil

Ingredients

Marinated Chicken:

  • 2 Large Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (or 4 small ones)
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • Juice and Zest of 1 Lime
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

Assembly:

  • Cooking Spray
  • 2 cups Prepared Mexican Rice - 250 gram Pouch
  • 1 cup Canned Black Beans Drained and Rinsed
  • 1 cup Canned or Frozen Corn Drained
  • 1 Poblano Pepper Sliced
  • Jalapeno Slices
  • Garnishes - Lime Slices Cilantro, 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 524mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 509IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 5mg
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