Lazy Foil-Packet Sweet Chili Chicken
A no-fuss, flavorful weeknight meal featuring juicy chicken and vibrant vegetables cooked in foil packets for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs Can substitute with chicken breasts or drumsticks.
- 1 piece red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 piece zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce The key flavoring sauce.
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder Essential for enhancing flavor.
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Cooked rice for serving Jasmine or basmati rice recommended.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your grill to medium or your oven to 425°F.
- Cut four large sheets of foil and lay them out flat.
- Divide the chicken and vegetables among the foil sheets.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spoon the sauce evenly over each packet of chicken and vegetables.
- Fold the foil to seal tightly, ensuring no steam can escape.
Cooking
- Cook the packets for about 20 to 25 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
- Carefully open the packets to release steam and serve over a bed of rice.
Notes
Feel free to customize the vegetables and spices based on preference. Ensure to refrigerate leftovers in airtight containers for up to three days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8g
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