LEMON CHICKEN and POTATOES in Foil
These moist, tender chicken breasts are cooked in foil packs – they’re so simple and full of flavor!
The best foil-pack dinners. The clean-up is a breeze and requires minimal effort. You don’t need to use serving plates.
Each chicken breast is cooked in a foil packet on a bed of red baby potatoes and seasoned with Dijon mustard, herbs, and lemon.
Each person will receive their packet of lemony goodness when ready to serve.
Ingredients
- Olive oil three tablespoons
- One tablespoon of Dijon mustard
- One tablespoon of whole-grain Mustard
- Half a teaspoon of dried thyme
- 14 teaspoons dried rosemary
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- To taste, add Kosher Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper
- 16 ounces Baby Red Potatoes, halves
- To taste, add Kosher Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper
- Four skinless and boneless chicken breasts
- One lemon thinly sliced
- Fresh parsley leaves, two tablespoons
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Combine two tablespoons of olive oil with the Mustard, thyme, and rosemary in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- Four foil sheets, each about 12 inches long, should be cut. Divide the potatoes into four equal portions. Add one layer of potatoes to each foil.
- Fold all four sides of the foil packet. Sprinkle with the remaining one tablespoon of olive oil, and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Gently toss them together.
- Each packet should be topped with chicken. Use your finger or brush to apply the mustard mixture on both sides of the chicken. Add lemon slices to the top.
- Fold the sides over the chicken and seal the packets. Place the foil packets on a baking tray in one layer. Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the potatoes and chicken are cooked. *
- OPTIONAL: Preheat oven to broil. Open the packets and broil them for 2 to 3 minutes or until they are slightly charred and caramelized.
- If desired, garnish with parsley.
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