As I write this post it is the middle of the summer. It's the season for grilling and camping. These foil packets are easy to assemble and easy to clean up. If it's raining or chilly you can bake them in your oven. If you are camping you can put them in the coals around the fire. We usually grill them at home. You can make a bunch in advance and then just take out how many you need and thaw them in the fridge or cooler.
These easiest to make with individually frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts. I bought a bag of 12 chicken breasts for $11. That's 92 cents a piece.
Ingredients:
4 frozen chicken breasts
4-8 ft of heavy duty aluminum foil
1 bag California style frozen vegetable mix
1/2 onion
4 sprigs of fresh dill
4 Tbsp margarine or butter
salt
pepper
onion powder
garlic powder
non stick spray
Directions:
Tear off a sheet of heavy duty foil and lay it on the counter. Spray the center with non stick cooking spray.
Place one frozen chicken breast in the center of the foil. Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper.
Slice the onion and place 1/4 of the onion slices on the chicken breast. Top with 1/4 of the frozen California blend vegetables.
Chop the dill fronds until they look like a fresh pile of grass clippings. =) It smells amazing!
Now place 1 Tbsp of margarine or butter on top of the veggies and sprinkle with 1 heaping tsp of freshly chopped dill. If you cannot find fresh dill you can also use dried...but it gives great flavor when used fresh.
Now carefully pull up the sides and roll down to form a seal. Then fold the sides over and press together. You don't want any of the buttery goodness leaking out while cooking!
If you need to you can wrap this first packet in an additional sheet of heavy duty foil to prevent leaks. Now repeat this sequence again with the other 3 chicken breasts. Place two foil packets into a gallon zippered bag and label. Then place the remaining two into a gallon zipper bag and label.
Put in the freezer until you are ready to meal plan. Then thaw in the fridge or cooler for two days before cooking.
Grill the chicken in the foil for 10 minutes on each side. (total of 20 minutes).
If you are camping you can nestle the foil packets down in the hot coals for 30 minutes.
In the oven place the foil packets on the center rack and bake at 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes.
Then open the foil carefully and pour out onto a plate. Enjoy!
Christie aka Keeza
