Description
These Easy BBQ Chicken Foil Packets Recipe are packed with juicy BBQ chicken, tender vegetables, and bold smoky flavor—all cooked in convenient foil packets! Perfect for grilling, camping, oven baking, or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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For the BBQ Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs) – Lean, juicy, and ideal for grilling or baking.
- ¾ cup barbecue sauce – Adds smoky, sweet, and tangy flavor.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil – Helps keep the chicken moist.
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce – Adds rich savory flavor.
- 2 garlic cloves, minced – Enhances the barbecue seasoning.
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika – Adds smoky depth.
- ½ teaspoon onion powder – Boosts flavor.
- ½ teaspoon black pepper – Adds mild spice.
- ½ teaspoon salt – Balances the flavors.
For the Vegetables
- 2 cups baby potatoes, halved – Become tender and hearty.
- 2 ears corn, cut into thirds – Sweet and juicy.
- 1 zucchini, sliced – Adds freshness.
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped – Sweet and colorful.
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped – Bright and slightly sweet.
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks – Becomes deliciously caramelized.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil – Helps roast the vegetables.
- Salt and black pepper – To taste.
Optional Garnishes
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Chopped green onions
- Fresh cilantro
- Extra barbecue sauce
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Crispy bacon bits
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the BBQ sauce, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken thoroughly with the BBQ mixture.
- Toss the vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Lay out four large sheets of heavy-duty foil.
- Divide the vegetables among the foil sheets and place one chicken breast on top of each.
- Spoon additional BBQ sauce over the chicken and seal the foil packets tightly.
- Grill or bake for 30–35 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the vegetables are tender.
- Carefully open the packets, garnish with parsley or extra BBQ sauce if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your easy one-packet BBQ meal.
Notes
- Seal the foil packets tightly to keep the chicken juicy and flavorful.
- Cut vegetables into even pieces for consistent cooking.
- Brush with extra BBQ sauce just before serving for even more flavor.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 servings
- Calories: 460 calories
