Description
Santa Fe Chicken Foil Packets are a vibrant and flavorful dish that encapsulates the essence of Southwest cuisine. Imagine juicy chicken breasts paired with colorful bell peppers, zesty lime, and aromatic spices, all wrapped in foil for easy grilling or baking. This meal is perfect for family gatherings, backyard barbecues, or a cozy night in. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, these foil packets promise to delight your taste buds and bring a festive atmosphere to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Aluminum foil
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine chopped chicken with olive oil, chili powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Tear off large sheets of aluminum foil and place equal portions of the chicken mixture in the center of each sheet. Fold the foil tightly to form packets.
- Cook packets on the grill or in the oven for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Carefully open each packet (watch out for steam) and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet (300g)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 56g
- Cholesterol: 140mg