Make these mouthwatering grilled chicken and potato foil packs for a flavorful and hassle-free meal! The chicken and potatoes are seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, then cooked in foil packets on the grill. The end result is tender and juicy chicken with perfectly cooked potatoes. This recipe is perfect for summer cookouts and camping trips. Serve the foil packs with a side of fresh salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- In a small bowl, mix together the dried thyme, dried rosemary, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Place each chicken breast on a separate piece of aluminum foil.
- Rub each chicken breast with half a teaspoon of olive oil, then sprinkle with the herb and spice mixture.
- Divide the sliced potatoes, onion, and minced garlic evenly among the foil packs, placing them on top of the chicken.
- Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the potatoes and season with a little salt and pepper.
- Fold the foil over the chicken and potatoes, sealing the edges tightly to create a packet.
- Place the foil packs on the preheated grill and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
- Carefully open the foil packs, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Interesting Facts
Grilling the chicken and potatoes in foil packs helps to lock in moisture and infuse them with flavor.
This recipe is versatile and you can customize the seasonings and add your favorite vegetables to the foil packs.
Using aluminum foil for grilling also makes cleanup a breeze!