Description
Honey Mustard Chicken Foil Packets offer a quick, flavorful, and healthy meal by combining juicy chicken breasts, fresh vegetables, and a tangy honey mustard sauce all cooked together in foil for easy cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights, grilling, or outdoor cookouts, these packets deliver balanced nutrition and delicious taste with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
Honey Mustard Sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey (natural)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (natural)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Honey Mustard Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey (natural), Dijon mustard (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), garlic powder (natural), paprika (natural), olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined. This sauce is the heart of the dish, providing a deliciously balanced flavor.
- Arrange Ingredients on Foil: Lay out large sheets of heavy-duty foil. Place sliced vegetables such as bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots in the center of each sheet. Set a chicken breast on top of the veggies. This layering ensures even cooking and that the chicken stays juicy from vegetable moisture.
- Pour Sauce and Seal: Spoon the honey mustard sauce generously over the chicken and vegetables. Fold the foil into a sealed packet, making sure no steam can escape for a tender, steamed result that locks in flavor.
- Cook the Packets: Place the foil packets on a baking sheet or grill and cook at 400°F (200°C) for 25 to 30 minutes. The chicken will become tender, and the vegetables will roast to perfection inside the pouch. Check to ensure chicken is thoroughly cooked before serving.
Notes
- Use heavy-duty foil to prevent leaking and keep packets sealed for perfect steaming.
- Cut vegetables evenly to ensure consistent cooking time with the chicken.
- Double layers of foil if cooking on a grill to avoid flare-ups.
- Add a natural gelling agent to the sauce for a thicker glaze-like finish if preferred.
- Let packets rest for 5 minutes after cooking to allow juices to redistribute before opening.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 to 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: honey mustard chicken, foil packets, healthy chicken recipe, baked chicken, easy dinner
