Description
This Honey Mustard Chicken Foil Packets recipe is an easy, flavorful meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a tangy honey mustard sauce and baked alongside baby potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers in individual foil packets. The foil locks in moisture and flavors while the vegetables become tender and juicy, making for a complete, fuss-free dish with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables
- 1 cup baby potatoes, halved
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup bell pepper, sliced
Garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut four large pieces of aluminum foil, each large enough to wrap around one chicken breast along with the vegetables.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Coat Chicken: Place one chicken breast in the center of each foil piece. Drizzle the honey mustard sauce evenly over each breast, ensuring each is well coated with the flavorful marinade.
- Add Vegetables: Arrange the halved baby potatoes, sliced carrots, and bell peppers around the chicken on each foil piece. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and season with additional salt and pepper if you like.
- Seal Packets: Fold the sides of the foil over the chicken and vegetables, sealing each packet tightly to lock in moisture and flavors during cooking.
- Bake: Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the vegetables are tender.
- Serve: Carefully open the foil packets to avoid steam burns. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- For best results, use a meat thermometer to check chicken doneness.
- You can swap baby potatoes for sweet potatoes for a different flavor profile.
- Feel free to add other veggies like zucchini or green beans for variety.
- Make sure to seal the foil packets tightly to prevent steam escape and keep ingredients moist.
- This recipe can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking for convenience.
