Who doesn’t want a silver parcel packed with so much yumminess?? These Baked Lemon Chicken Foil Packets are just so easy and so delicious! Tender baked chicken, nestled with potatoes, onion and seasoning – a super simple weeknight dinner that everyone will love!
Lemon Chicken Foil Packets
This Baked Lemon Chicken will be your new go-to easy chicken recipe! Zesty chicken, baked to perfection, with a side of potatoes included! Super simple, quick and with little clean up – made to solve your busy weeknight meal dilema.
If you’re looking for other zesty chicken recipes, why not also try my Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe (Creamy) or my Garlic Lemon Roasted Chicken.
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download nowWhy you’ll love this Baked Lemon Chicken
- Foil packet chicken. This whole recipe is wrapped up in foil, it’s a breeze to pull together with little fuss and even less mess.
- Succulent chicken. These chicken breasts come out so juicy and tender, wrapped in foil to keep everything perfect.
- A balanced meal. Protein packed chicken and hearty potatoes, throw in some of your favorite veggies and you have yourself a meal in a packet!
How to make this Baked Lemon Chicken
- Prep your ingredients – season your chicken breasts, then a bowl, season your potatoes and onions.
- Make your foil packets – On four squares of foil, portion out your ingredients, top with lemon and butter, then fold.
- Bake – Bake for 35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired, and enjoy!
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
What other vegetables can I add to this foil pack?
The great thing about these foil packets is that they’re so versatile. Feel free to load in different veggies, great for clearing out that fridge! Remember each foil packet is for one person, so load up accordingly! Here are some ideas:
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Brussels Sprouts
- Kalamata Olives
- Sweet Potatoes
- Zucchinis
Can I use other cuts of chicken?
This recipes uses chicken breasts, but you could also use boneless chicken thighs. Just be aware the chicken thighs may be smaller than the breast, so you might want to add 1-2 per foil packet.
What to serve with Lemon Baked Chicken
These chicken foil packets really are a meal in their own right, but you can certainly amp this meal up with a number of sides. You could serve with some cilantro rice, or cauliflower rice, also some bread rolls would be lovely.
If you want to pump up your greens, serve wit some steamed veggies or wilted spinach.
Make it your own
This recipe is adaptable! Choose new seasonings and veggies to mix things up! We think asparagus would make a great addition.
More notes and tips
- Use a preheated oven.
- To cook these foil packets on the grill, place them on the hot grill and cook for about 25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
- Make sure to spray the middle of each sheet with nonstick spray.
- You can check the doneness of the chicken by sticking a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken, if it’s reading at least 165 F then you are good.
- Chicken breast can be replaced with boneless chicken thighs.
- Remember each foil packets is for one serving, so stuff accordingly.
- Garnish with fresh herbs for a fresh pop.
Baked Lemon Foil Packet Dinner
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning divided
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- ½ teaspoon pepper divided
- ½ teaspoon paprika divided
- 4 cups baby potatoes sliced into ¼ inch rounds
- 1 onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Season the chicken breasts with ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, ¼ teaspoon paprika, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Set aside.
- Add the potatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, and remaining seasonings to a bowl. Toss to coat.
- Grab 4 pieces of nonstick foil. Spray the middle of each sheet with nonstick spray. To each sheet, place ¼ of the potato mixture. Top with a chicken breast, lemon slices and 1 tablespoon butter.
- Fold the left and right sides of the foil to touch in the center. Roll this down towards the chicken to seal. Roll in the top and bottom to finish the seal. Repeat with the remaining packets.
- Transfer the packets to a sheet pan. Bake for 35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a preheated oven.
- To cook these foil packets on the grill, place them on the hot grill and cook for about 25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
- Make sure to spray the middle of each sheet with nonstick spray.
- You can check the doneness of the chicken by sticking a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken, if it’s reading at least 165 F then you are good.
- Chicken breast can be replaced with boneless chicken thighs.
- Remember each foil packets is for one serving, so stuff accordingly.
- Garnish with fresh herbs for a fresh pop.
- This recipe is adaptable! Choose new seasonings and veggies to mix things up!
Muddy says
I used this recipe as a starting point to make a silicone packet meal. It’s rather different from yours, but it’s delicious! Thanks for the idea!
Muddy says
p.s. Did I mention I cooked it in the air fryer? I think the combination of air fryer and packet meals is wonderful!
Becky Hardin says
I’m glad you found inspiration from my recipe!
Cat KB says
Quick and easy, perfect for a busy weeknight
Becky Hardin says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Cat!