Description
This Honey Mustard Chicken Foil Packets recipe offers a delicious and easy weeknight dinner where tender chicken breasts and fresh vegetables are cooked together in foil packets, infused with a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce. Perfectly baked or grilled, this gluten-free meal ensures juicy chicken and flavorful veggies with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Vegetables
- 1 pound baby red potatoes, quartered
- 2 cups baby carrots
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
Garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven or Grill: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or preheat your grill to medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the foil packets.
- Make Honey Mustard Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard (if using), olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Prepare Foil Packets: Tear 4 large pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place one chicken breast in the center of each piece of foil.
- Add Vegetables: Divide the quartered potatoes, baby carrots, and trimmed green beans evenly among the foil packets, surrounding and slightly placing them under the chicken breasts.
- Apply Sauce: Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of the honey mustard sauce over each chicken breast, and drizzle a little of the sauce over the vegetables. Reserve some sauce if you’d like to serve extra on the side.
- Seal Packets: Fold the foil over the chicken and vegetables, sealing tightly to form sealed packets that will lock in moisture and flavors as they cook.
- Cook: Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the oven or place them directly on the grill. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the vegetables are tender.
- Serve: Carefully open the foil packets to avoid steam burns, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately with any reserved honey mustard sauce on the side.
Notes
- You can substitute the vegetables based on availability; zucchini, bell peppers, or broccoli work very well.
- For extra caramelization and flavor, open the foil packets during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- If preferred, use chicken thighs instead of breasts; adjust the cooking time slightly to ensure thorough cooking.
