Description
Honey Mustard Chicken Foil Packets are a flavorful and easy-to-make meal. Tender chicken breasts are cooked in a tangy honey mustard sauce, accompanied by seasoned zucchini and cherry tomatoes. The foil packet cooking method ensures everything stays juicy and delicious, making this a perfect dish for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup whole-grain mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into halves
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (410°F). Prepare 4 sheets of aluminum foil, each measuring 16″ x 12″, and fold up the edges to form shallow boats.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic, stirring occasionally until golden brown and fragrant. Add the whole-grain mustard, honey, Dijon mustard, sweet paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Transfer to a bowl and let it cool.
- In a bowl, add the zucchini and cherry tomatoes. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and toss well to coat.
- Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels and season with salt and ground black pepper.
- Divide the vegetables into four equal portions and arrange them on the prepared foil sheets. Place a chicken breast in the center of each packet and top with the honey mustard sauce.
- Cover each packet with another piece of foil and seal tightly. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 73°C (165°F) using a meat thermometer.
- Carefully open the foil packets and serve immediately, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the chicken before serving.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for variety.
- If you prefer grilling, you can cook these foil packets on the grill instead of baking them in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg