Description
Warm aromas of thyme and garlic mingle with sizzling chicken and veggies as steam builds inside the foil, yielding tender bites infused with smoky campfire flavor. Ready in 25 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cubed
- 2 medium potatoes diced
- 2 medium carrots sliced
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 lemon wedge
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by cutting the chicken into cubes and slicing the vegetables.
- Tear off a 12×12 inch piece of heavy duty aluminum foil and lay it flat.
- Place the cubed chicken in the center of the foil.
- Add the potatoes carrots and onion around the chicken.
- Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
- Sprinkle the salt black pepper garlic powder and dried thyme over everything.
- Distribute the unsalted butter pieces on top of the mixture.
- Fold the foil edges up and seal the packet tightly to lock in steam.
- Place the packet directly on hot campfire coals or on a grill grate and cook for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Carefully open the packet and squeeze the lemon wedge over the cooked ingredients before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken with fish shrimp or beef for different flavors.
- Ensure campfire coals are medium hot with no active flames to cook evenly.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers zucchini or mushrooms.
- Use heavy duty foil to avoid punctures and seal packets well to retain moisture.