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Easy Juicy Foil Packet Chicken and Vegetables Dinner

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A quick and easy foil packet dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts and roasted vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450 g)
  • 1 lb (450 g) baby potatoes, halved (Yukon Gold or red potatoes)
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into ½-inch pieces
  • 8 oz (225 g) green beans, trimmed (fresh or frozen)
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare the vegetables: Wash and halve the baby potatoes, peel and slice carrots, trim green beans. Toss all veggies in a mixing bowl with 1½ tablespoons olive oil, half the minced garlic, salt, pepper, and half the thyme.
  3. Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub them with the remaining olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, thyme, and lemon juice. Let them rest for a few minutes.
  4. Create your foil packets: Tear off two large sheets of heavy-duty foil (about 12×12 inches each). Divide the veggies evenly between the two packets, creating a bed for the chicken. Place one chicken breast on top of the veggies in each packet.
  5. Seal the packets: Carefully fold the foil over the chicken and veggies, crimping the edges tightly to seal in the steam, leaving a little space inside for air circulation.
  6. Bake: Place the packets on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the potatoes are tender.
  7. Rest and garnish: Remove packets from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before opening. Open carefully and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

Pat chicken dry to help seasoning stick and promote even cooking. Do not overcrowd the foil packets to allow steam circulation. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Let packets rest before opening to retain juices. For extra moisture, add a splash of chicken broth before sealing. Substitute veggies or chicken types as desired.

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