Foil packets are one of my favorite summer meals, and these BBQ chicken foil packets are no exception. These foil packets are loaded with vibrant veggies and juicy chicken, slathered in BBQ sauce! I love to cook them on the grill in the summer or in the oven in the winter. So easy! I love a healthy all-in-one meal that’s chock full of flavor.
Chicken in a foil packet is such a fun, delicious, and easy meal! I cook beautiful bundles of BBQ’d goodies to perfection to serve up a healthy, hearty dinner. Tender BBQ chicken breast, sweet potatoes, zucchini, bacon and so much more are nestled in these delightful foil packets!
What’s in This BBQ Chicken Foil Packets Recipe?
- Veggies: Sweet potato, bell peppers, and zucchini cook perfectly in these foil packets.
- Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts keep this recipe healthy!
- Bacon: Adds saltiness and umami flavor.
- Spices: Chili powder, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder infuse the chicken with smoky and savory flavor.
- BBQ Sauce: Keeps the chicken moist and flavorful!
Variations To Try
There are endless ways to customize foil packet meals. Here are just a few:
- Meat: Substitute salmon, shrimp, sausage, or pork tenderloin in place of the chicken.
- Potatoes: Substitute your favorite kind of potatoes in place of the sweet potato, such as Yukon gold, russet, or fingerlings.
- Veggies: Use your favorite combination of grilling veggies, such as corn cobs cut into 4 equal pieces, 1-inch chunks of carrots, onions cut into wedges, or whole cherry tomatoes.
- Sauce: Use teriyaki sauce, Buffalo sauce, pesto, or chimichurri in place of the barbecue sauce.
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How to Store and Reheat
Store BBQ chicken foil packets in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave.
How to Freeze
Wrap up the foil packets as though you are about to grill them, then stack the packets in a Ziplock bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Let packets thaw in the refrigerator overnight before grilling or baking.
Notes and Tips
- You can use parchment paper instead of aluminum foil to make foil packets. Seat the parchment in a cast-iron skillet on the grill or on a baking sheet in the oven. Do not place the parchment paper directly on the grill grates.
- Assemble the foil packets up to 1 day in advance. Store tightly wrapped in the refrigerator until ready to grill.
- To make foil packets in the oven, use either aluminum foil packets or parchment packets and bake at 400°F for about 20-25 minutes, or until the meat registers 165°F internally. For extra browning, you can broil the chicken breasts uncovered for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking.
BBQ Chicken Foil Packets Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato cubed
- 2 bell peppers sliced
- 1 zucchini sliced into half rounds
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ⅓ cup BBQ sauce divided
For Serving:
- fresh cilantro
- sliced avocado
Instructions
- Light the grill to medium-high heat. Lay out 4 large pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil (or doubled-up regular aluminum foil) on a clean work surface.
- Place an equal amount of sweet potatoes, bell peppers, and zucchini, plus 1 chicken breast and 1 slice of bacon, on each piece of foil.1 sweet potato, 2 bell peppers, 1 zucchini, 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 4 slices bacon
- Combine the salt, pepper, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder in a small dish.2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground paprika, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle the seasoning over the chicken and vegetables. Rub the seasoning and oil into the chicken breasts and toss the veggies until evenly coated.2 tablespoons olive oil
- Place the chicken atop the veggies and brush the breasts with half of the BBQ sauce.⅓ cup BBQ sauce
- Wrap up each foil packet by bringing two sides together, folding the foil down into the center, and folding in the two ends of the packet.
- Grill the packets for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F and the potatoes are cooked through.
- Remove the bacon slice from each packet and chop into bits. Sprinkle back over the foil packets.
- Brush the chicken with the remaining barbecue sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro and avocado slices to serve.fresh cilantro, sliced avocado
Notes
How to Make BBQ Chicken Foil Packets Step by Step
Season the Chicken: Light the grill to medium-high heat. Lay out 4 large pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil (or doubled-up regular aluminum foil) on a clean work surface. Place an equal amount of 1 cubed sweet potato, 2 sliced bell peppers, and 1 sliced zucchini, plus 1 chicken breast and 1 slice of bacon, on each piece of foil. Combine 2 teaspoons of kosher salt, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of ground paprika, ½ teaspoon of onion powder, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper in a small dish. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle the seasoning over the chicken and vegetables. Rub the seasoning and oil into the chicken breasts and toss the veggies until evenly coated.
Prep the Foil Packets: Place the chicken atop the veggies and brush the breasts with half of the ⅓ cup of BBQ sauce. Wrap up each foil packet by bringing two sides together, folding the foil down into the center, and folding in the two ends of the packet.
Grill the Foil Packets: Grill the packets for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F and the potatoes are cooked through. Remove the bacon slice from each packet and chop into bits. Sprinkle back over the foil packets. Brush the chicken with the remaining barbecue sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro and avocado slices to serve.
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