Grilled Chicken and Potato Foil Packs Recipe – Easy Campfire and Grill Foil Packet Dinner
Grilled Chicken and Potato Foil Packs are an easy one-packet meal featuring juicy chicken breasts, tender baby potatoes, fresh vegetables, garlic, herbs, and butter, all sealed in aluminum foil and cooked until perfectly tender. This healthy and flavorful recipe is ideal for grilling, camping, or baking in the oven. With minimal cleanup and endless customization options, it's perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, meal prep, and outdoor gatherings.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1½ pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Microwave or parboil the baby potatoes for 5–7 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, onion, and garlic.
- Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and season with paprika, Italian seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss well.
- Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and a little paprika.
- Cut four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Divide the vegetable mixture evenly among the foil sheets and place one chicken breast on top of each portion.
- Drizzle each packet with melted butter.
- Fold the foil tightly to seal the packets completely.
- Grill or bake for 30–35 minutes, turning the packets once halfway through if grilling.
- Carefully open the packets, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
- Baby potatoes cook faster than larger potatoes.
- Parboiling the potatoes ensures even cooking.
- Heavy-duty foil helps prevent leaks and tearing.
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for extra juiciness.
- Add shredded cheese during the last few minutes for extra flavor.
- Fresh herbs provide the best garnish.
- Avoid opening the packets while cooking to keep the steam inside.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.