Lemon Chicken and Broccoli Foil Packs
Lemon and Broccoli add huge flavor to chicken when steamed together inside easy-clean foil packets
Servings 4 servings
Calories 448kcal
Ingredients
Foil Packets
- 4 boneless chicken thighs skin removed, about 1 pound
- 1 large red onion sliced
- 8 cups broccoli florets about 2 large stems
- 1 large lemon sliced
- ½ cup fresh basil whole leaves
- ½ cup creamy lemon dressing
Creamy Lemon Dressing
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon white vinegar
- ¼ cup mayo
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
Creamy Lemon Dressing
- Place chopped garlic, lemon zest, sugar and salt in a medium lidded jar.
- Add lemon juice and vinegar. Stir until salt and sugar are dissolved.
- Add mayonnaise and stir to combine.
- Slowly whisk in olive oil until thick.
- Store refrigerated until ready to serve
Foil Packets
- Heat gas or charcoal grill.
- Cut 4 large (14x12 inch) sheets of aluminum foil. (optional- layer parchment paper in the middle of each sheet of foil.
- Layer ¼ of the red onion, 2 cups of broccoli, topped with 1 piece of chicken.
- Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle on 2 tablespoons of lemon dressing, and add a few basil leaves and lemon slices to each packet.
- Seal edges with a large fold and fold down again, leaving space for steam in the packet. bring up the opposite edges and seal tightly.
- Grill covered over medium heat, about 10 minutes, then carefully flip packets over. Cook an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Let sit off heat for few minutes and top with fresh basil (optional) before serving.
Notes
Foil packs can be cooked indoors in a 350 degree oven for 40 minutes on a ungreased baking sheet.
Nutrition
Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 447mg | Potassium: 677mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1312IU | Vitamin C: 187mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 2mg