Description
Sizzling 5-ingredient BBQ chicken foil packets bring summer grilling magic straight to your backyard. Juicy chicken nestled with smoky barbecue flavors creates an effortless meal you can savor with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 8 chicken drumsticks and thighs (on the bone)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Vegetables and Sauce:
- 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (divided)
Optional Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley
Cooking Equipment:
- 4 pieces heavy-duty aluminum foil (12 x 18 inches)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by warming it to 400°F (200°C), creating an ideal cooking temperature for the foil packet meal.
- Transform chicken pieces into flavor-packed morsels by massaging them with a robust blend of kosher salt, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
- Construct individual culinary pouches by positioning a generous portion of frozen mixed vegetables at the center of four substantial aluminum foil sheets, then crown each vegetable bed with two seasoned chicken pieces.
- Enhance the protein with a luxurious drizzle of BBQ sauce, coating each chicken piece generously while reserving some sauce for the final flourish.
- Skillfully encase the ingredients by folding and crimping the foil edges, creating hermetic packets that will trap moisture and intensify flavors during cooking.
- Transfer the sealed packets onto a baking sheet, then slide into the preheated oven, allowing the contents to roast and meld together for 35-40 minutes until the chicken reaches perfect doneness and vegetables become tender.
- Carefully unveil the packets, revealing the succulent contents, and provide a final touch by painting the chicken with the reserved BBQ sauce and garnishing with fresh parsley for a burst of color and herbaceous note.
Notes
- Swap frozen veggies with fresh seasonal vegetables for a more vibrant and customized meal.
- Experiment with different BBQ sauce flavors like honey mustard, spicy chipotle, or tangy Carolina-style to keep the recipe exciting.
- For a low-carb option, replace mixed vegetables with zucchini, bell peppers, or cauliflower to reduce overall carbohydrate content.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer to ensure safe and perfectly cooked protein every time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg